Experienced Systems Engineer, Fluids

About the role

D471 Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) Reactor Plant Fluids Engineering supports mission readiness of LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class commissioned submarines by providing engineering technical support for modernization and maintenance of the reactor plant. RPPY engineers also provide engineering support for Naval Nuclear Power Training Units, which include the Moored Training Ships and the S8G Prototype. This position requires the ability to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges, directly supporting the commissioned fleet and trainers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards
• Perform system analysis
• Perform cost/benefit analysis
• Perform engineering studies and calculations
• Resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents
• Develop ship alterations
• Maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings
• Update operating instructions
• Function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines
• Effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or commercial nuclear experience
• Experience with steam plan design, operations, or testing
• Experience working on fluid systems, components, or arrangements

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, project management, oral and written communication
• Capable of working in a team environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications