Reactor Servicing Multidisciplined Engineer, Entry Level

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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Ready to influence the future of naval nuclear propulsion? Join a team where your ideas and engineering skills will shape first-of-a-kind reactor servicing systems that keep the U.S. Navy mission-ready. If you're looking for challenging projects, cutting-edge technology, and work that truly matters, this is the role for you. The Spent Fuel Systems department in the Reactor Servicing organization plays a critical role in supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program by delivering innovative solutions for reactor servicing operations at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho.

The successful candidate will join a Pittsburgh, PA or Niskayuna, NY based team responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of specialized servicing equipment and associated software systems. This includes developing first-of-a-kind engineering solutions to enable safe and efficient reactor servicing activities across multiple facilities.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and analyzing reactor servicing equipment to meet stringent technical and operational requirements.
• Developing and validating software tools that support equipment operation and servicing procedures.
• Performing safety analyses to ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards during servicing operations.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems.
• Supporting the development of reactor servicing procedures and providing technical consultation during implementation.
• Applying engineering principles to solve complex problems in an innovative way while in a highly regulated environment.
• The position offers the opportunity to work on unique, mission-critical projects that directly impact the safety and reliability of naval nuclear propulsion systems.

Technical mentors, advisors, and lead engineers are assigned to support new engineers through on-the-job training.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

• Degrees in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Environmental Engine ring are preferred, but not required.
• Solid foundation in engineering design and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Quick learner with continuous improvement mindset.
• Interest in nuclear systems and service operations.
• Skilled technical writer.
• Experienced in engineering documentation and configuration management.
• Collaborative team player in cross-functional environments.
• Clear and effective communicator of technical concepts.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Experience or coursework with engineering safety or industrial engineering.
• Prior co-op or internship experience.
• Comfortable working virtually across sites and time zones.
• Familiar with software development and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, CAD).

• 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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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…