Mechanical Engineer, Senior

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

The M-290/M-140 Design and Analysis group is seeking a mechanical engineer to work on designs supporting spent fuel shipping containers. The successful candidate would perform mechanical system and hardware design, finite element analysis, and support the fleet of spent fuel containers. The candidate would work with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and shipyards to support the Naval Reactors program. With design and implementation cycles lasting from weeks to months, you can quickly have direct input to solve real problems affecting the Navy and spent fuel transportation by developing new solutions that advance the program's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 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 4 years of relevant experience;
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience;
• Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
• 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 maintains a drug‑free workplace; all candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707 (including testing for marijuana, a Federal Schedule I controlled substance).

Skills

• Design experience with NNPP components.
• Ability to lead a small team.
• Motivation to pursue advances in technology, make decisions, and deliver results.
• Experience using 3D CAD software packages to evaluate suitability of a design based on functional requirements, design codes, and constraints (budget, physical space available, interferences, etc.).

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: $95,700.00 - $149,600.00 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.