Senior Electrical Design Technologist — Lead Major Programs

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive atmosphere

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Erwin, TN seeks a Technologist 5 (Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) to lead major projects, plan and execute research, and develop advanced processes and fixtures. You will coordinate across teams and stay current with technical advances to drive program success.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and timely, accurate delivery within a government contractor environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent engineering degree required; broad technical background expected.
• Fifteen years of related experience in engineering, design, analysis or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs efforts on major project(s) in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Leads processes for a program and maintains improvement initiatives.
• Conceptualizes, plans, and executes research or investigations into complex issues.
• Develops processes, materials, equipment and fixtures; leads related investigations.
• Keeps abreast of new technical methods and developments for improvements.
• Maintains liaison with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters.
• Performs work with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists in training new personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Research analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. or equivalent in engineering

15 years related experience

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Erwin, TN seeks a Technologist 5 (Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) to lead major projects, plan and execute research, and develop advanced processes and fixtures. You will coordinate across teams and stay current with technical advances to drive program success.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and timely, accurate delivery within a government contractor environment.