Vibration Analyst

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Status: Full-time Professional

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $77,600 – $145,500 (salary commensurate with education and experience).

About the Role

As a Vibration Analyst at BPMI, you will be responsible for evaluating and collecting vibration data to ensure the machinery health of rotating equipment. This includes development of special test programs, instrumentation, and software modeling and programs.

Essential Duties

• Perform vibration data collection, vibration data analysis, software modeling and programming, and engineering evaluations primarily for Flow Control Equipment and other assigned tasks supporting the Fleet Pump Support Unit.
• Perform routine and emergent data collection onboard submarines and aircraft carriers to support machinery health assessments.
• Travel approximately 10‑15% to support fleet data collection.
• Evaluate machinery health and condition of Reactor Coolant Pumps and other rotating equipment through detailed analysis of vibration data.
• Develop software modeling and programs to maintain and improve vibration data analysts’ ability to process data.
• Develop special test programs and instrumentation to evaluate machinery health.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation related to data collection systems.
• Develop, procure, and maintain equipment to support testing and data collection, including ownership of information technology program requirements.
• Interface with key stakeholders—including government personnel, Squadron, Ships Force, and Shipyard—to plan and execute data collection trips and improve fleet data submittals.

What You Can Expect

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work‑life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI‑sponsored committees and clubs, each with its own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance (all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance applicants).

Preferred Job Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for newer college graduates.
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience in project or design engineering with familiarity in one or more of the following: manufacturing, welding, specification preparation, structural analysis, fluid flow, mechanical design, or field support.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving capabilities.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear‑powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have driven BPMI’s growth and success.