Associate BBGN Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated. We are seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). This is a hands-on, systems-level role where you'll work at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
• Support the integration of battleship-specific systems into the propulsion plant.
• Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant.
• Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non-conformances.
• Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
• Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design.

This role is a good fit if you enjoy big-picture systems thinking, early design influence, and working across organizational and technical boundaries to bring a complex ship concept to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Navy experience with nuclear propulsion plant operations (ship or prototype).
• Background in submarine plant engineering or previous plant or prototype qualification.
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Naval Architecture/Marine, or Systems Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues.
• Good communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to clearly document analyses and present recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

Pay Range: $63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.