Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Systems Design

Naval Nuclear Laboratory

West Mifflin (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 135,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision & Voluntary Ben.
401(k) Savings program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Student Debt Benefit
EAP
Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a mechanical engineer to design and analyze components for spent fuel shipping containers, performing mechanical system design, hardware design, and finite element analysis within the M-290/M-140 Design and Analysis Unit.

You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and shipyards to translate concepts into robust solutions that support naval propulsion programs and ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors with 4+ years of experience or Masters with 2+ years or Doctorate in a related field.
  • Advanced Reactor Training/Refueling Engineer roles considered.
  • Experience using CAD and FE analysis for equipment design.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical system and hardware design for spent fuel containers.
  • Conduct finite element analysis to validate designs.
  • Collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and shipyards.

Skills

3D CAD experience
Design experience
Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field
Master's degree in related field
Doctorate in related field
Advanced Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer at the Company

Tools

Finite Element Analysis
CAD software packages

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a mechanical engineer to design and analyze components for spent fuel shipping containers, performing mechanical system design, hardware design, and finite element analysis within the M-290/M-140 Design and Analysis Unit.

You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and shipyards to translate concepts into robust solutions that support naval propulsion programs and ensure safety and reliability.

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