Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Component Engineering is leading the effort to design, test, and deliver advanced technologies for the next generation of reactor plant components.

We are seeking a new team member to evaluate performance and assist in the design of prototype concepts and test hardware, using a combination of first-principles engineering and computational methods.

The evaluations performed by the selected candidate will quantify the performance of both new and existing component technologies with a goal of maintaining the U.S. Navy's technical edge.

In this role, the selected candidate will be empowered to enhance their design, analysis, and collaboration skills through challenging work assignments, mentoring, and in-house training programs.

The design and analysis results generated in this role will directly impact ongoing, highly visible technology development efforts.

Job responsibilities may include mechanical design, modeling and analysis, and documenting the results of thermal, structural, fluid, and / or material performance evaluations of system components and equipment.

Responsibilities may also include job automation, methods development, and integration with various testing communities and other engineering disciplines.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 6 years of relevant experience;
• or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience;
• or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part I qualified; or EDO qualified and 2 years EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program;
• or 3 years SRE qualified and Water Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and Fuel and Barrier Shift Supervisor (ECF only);

or SRE qualified and 6 years of experience.

Previous experience with thermal and / or structural finite element analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS, ANSYS, or other commercially-available modeling tools.

Preferred Skills

Strong problem solving, teaming, and communication skills.

Fundamental understanding of engineering mechanics, fluids, heat transfer, and / or materials science.

Programming / scripting experience with Matlab, Python, and / or other languages is a plus.

Previous experience with, or exposure to, commercially-available Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools is also a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Captial 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

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Pay Range

$92,900.00 - $145,200.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.

Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

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.

Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans / Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.