Mechanical Test Engineer

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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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Knolls Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) team.

If you have hands-on testing experience this position is a great opportunity to expand your expertise!

In this role you will be :

• Performing advanced digital imaging and image analysis
• Performing Vickers, Knoop and Rockwell hardness testing
• Provide engineering and operational support for the microscopy, thermal properties and metallography laboratories
• Performing data collection and analysis, and detailed report generation.
• Supporting design, operation, modification, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and data acquisition and control systems.
• Communicating with external vendors to resolve issues will be required.
• Preparing work instructions and procedures.
• Understanding and applying environmental, safety, and health laboratory practices with a primary focus on safety, and inspection / monitoring.

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Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience;
• or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience;

or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE / ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or industrial environment experience
• Work experience using test equipment and data acquisition or electronic control software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation of test reports

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
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 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.

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