Senior Computer & Electrical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

401(k) Savings & CAP

Personal & Medical Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a System Infrastructure Development Computer & Electrical Engineer to design RPIC test systems, plan projects, and lead improvements. The role blends hands-on lab work with office design documentation and software development.

You will work on software in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and LabVIEW while collaborating with teams across locations and applying Agile Scrum where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 4 years; or Doctorate with 1 year; or Senior Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer/RPCO Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design RPIC test system software and hardware for current and next-gen submarines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project planning

Agile Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/science field

Master's degree in technical/engineering/science field

Doctorate in technical/engineering/science field

Senior Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Fortran

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

NI PXI/PXIe

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The System Infrastructure Development (SID) Computer & Electrical Engineer has design responsibilities of Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control (RPIC) test system software and hardware projects which support the existing fleet and next generation class of submarines. This work covers project planning, hardware & software design and integration, installation or modification of RPIC test systems based on stakeholder user stories and requirements. Team members perform a mix of hands-on work in the laboratory environment where systems are designed and tested as well as office-based work to develop design documentation and author software code. Additional responsibilities include leadership for new concepts and approaches, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Fortran, or LabVIEW.
• Ability to use drawing and design tools like AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio.
• Understanding of embedded controller platforms, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and NI PXI/PXIe systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or software issues efficiently.
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum development team.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams and locations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to complete projects on schedule.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.