Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Core Assembly engineering group within NNL's Core Manufacturing organization is seeking an 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 contribute to the production of critical reactor core components through frequent collaboration with design and materials engineering organizations, manufacturing partners, and government stakeholders. The Advanced Engineer will support technical issue resolution and drive production process improvements.

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 ensure successful, on time delivery of reactor core components.
• Monitor production progress, help identify risks or emerging issues, and contribute to process and quality improvement activities.
• Develop and support technical plans, qualification activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues and support routine engineering tasks.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience;
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field;
• Currently an Advanced 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
• Ability to support 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

Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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.

About the Role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory fosters 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!