Senior Mechanical Engineer — Naval Reactor Design & FEA

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,700 - 149,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits

401(k) Savings program

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A national asset in nuclear propulsion seeks an experienced engineer to join the Reactor Mechanical Design team. This role involves applying finite element analysis to address complex engineering challenges for naval reactors and aircraft carriers. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or science and relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, a collaborative work environment, and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience; or master's and 4 years; or doctorate and 1 year.
• Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field Engineer at the company.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in finite element analysis for reactor core design.
• Solve complex manufacturing problems for naval reactors.
• Support fleet operational readiness and address emergent issues.

Skills

Proficiency using FEA tools such as ANSYS

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with programming languages like Python

Excellent problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of reactor core design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Python

Linux

Job description

A national asset in nuclear propulsion seeks an experienced engineer to join the Reactor Mechanical Design team. This role involves applying finite element analysis to address complex engineering challenges for naval reactors and aircraft carriers. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or science and relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, a collaborative work environment, and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and flexible schedules.