Senior Nuclear Reactor Core Design Engineer — Flexible

Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Town of Niskayuna (NY)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Dental & Vision
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program
Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer for the Advanced Mechanical Design group to work on the concept design of the next reactor core. You will collaborate with world-class engineers, scientists, researchers and technicians to help ensure safety and reliability while joining the early-stage design efforts.

The role involves performing structural evaluations with first-principles tools and detailed analyses, mentoring less experienced staff, and contributing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical/engineering/science field with minimum 6 years of relevant experience;
  • Masters degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience;
  • Doctorate with minimum 1 year of relevant experience;
  • Current senior reactor training or related engineer at the company.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reactor core design concepts and perform structural evaluations.
  • Use first-principles tools up to detailed analyses with modern structural codes.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across Knolls and Bettis sites; communicate with stakeholders.
  • Mentor, train, and guide younger engineers; contribute to manufactur­ing development.

Skills

Team leadership
Pressurized water reactors
FEA software
Design drawings
Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/science field
Master's degree in related field
Doctorate in related field
Current Senior Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer for the Advanced Mechanical Design group to work on the concept design of the next reactor core. You will collaborate with world-class engineers, scientists, researchers and technicians to help ensure safety and reliability while joining the early-stage design efforts.

The role involves performing structural evaluations with first-principles tools and detailed analyses, mentoring less experienced staff, and contributing

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