Research and Test Reactor Quality Control Engineer

Position Overview

The RTR Quality Control Engineer provides direct floor support to the UPRR Research and Test Reactors Quality Control team. This role works closely with the QC FLM, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, and Operations to ensure effective inspection practices and overall quality compliance.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day

• Perform dimensional inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) across assigned product lines.
• Develop, document, and maintain inspection methods that ensure components meet design and contract requirements.
• Support qualification, troubleshooting, and improvement of inspection equipment and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within quality control and inspection workflows.
• Cover internal audits and support customer audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide technical input for proposals, development efforts, and specification reviews.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root-cause analysis.
• Prepare reports, change requests, specifications, and safety evaluations.
• Train and mentor inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Capable of developing processes, procedures, and equipment specifications based upon customer specifications.
• Possess strong technical writing skills.
• Demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to anticipate and address complex technical issues.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with dimensional inspections.
• Quality control experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.