Senior Engineer - Core Assembly

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee the manufacturing of reactor core components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering or science fields and will lead technical issue resolutions while mentoring early career engineers.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure production targets are met, monitoring progress, and developing recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in a related engineering/science field; 6+ years or 4+ years of relevant experience respectively.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality assurance environments is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for manufacturing reactor core components.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for timely delivery.
• Monitor production progress and develop process improvement strategies.
• Mentor early career engineers to ensure technical quality and rigor.

Skills

Technical oversight

Collaboration

Communication skills

Technical issue resolution

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Doctorate degree in engineering or related field

Job description

About Us

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 Core Assembly engineering group within NNL's Core Manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced engineer or scientist to provide technical oversight of nuclear reactor core component manufacturing. This team provides engineering leadership and production insight for the NIMITZ, VIRGINIA, FORD, and COLUMBIA-class programs.

This role offers the opportunity to influence production of critical reactor core components through frequent collaboration with design and materials engineering organizations, manufacturing partners, and government stakeholders. The Senior Engineer will lead technical issue resolution, drive production process improvements, and provide mentorship to early career engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and direction for the manufacture of reactor core components.
• Collaborate with internal engineering organizations, manufacturing partners, and government stakeholders to help ensure successful, on time delivery of reactor core components.
• Monitor production progress, identify risks or emerging issues, and develop recommendations for process and quality improvement.
• Develop, review, and support technical plans, qualification activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues and support routine engineering tasks.
• Mentor early career engineers and promote strong technical quality and rigor across assigned work.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of technical requirements, design changes, and contract changes.
• Support initiatives led by partner engineering organizations and contribute to cross organizational improvement efforts.
• Perform occasional travel to supplier facilities to support issue resolution, production readiness, and technical reviews.

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

• Demonstrated collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical issues to closure.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality assurance environments.

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.