Nuclear Engineer - Digital Engineering - Naval Nuclear Laboratory

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 (NNL) has established the Advanced Technology Innovation Pipeline (ATIP) to deliver revolutionary improvements in cost savings, time-to-market, fleet availability, and reactor performance to the US Navy by evaluating and developing new technologies.

The Applied Informatics unit in the ATIP organization is seeking an engineer to accelerate the development and deployment of digital engineering practices, including efforts to integrate modeling and sensing to improve the quality and quantity of data available to improve reactor plant performance, develop alternate or optimized plant operations or maintenance programs, and reduce reactor plant size or cost.

The successful candidate will collaborate extensively within Applied Informatics and across organizational boundaries within NNL.

They will be responsible for performing market research, performing proof of principle analyses, and planning and executing research and development tasks leveraging internal resources and external subcontracts in one or more of the following technology areas :

• Digital Engineering tool integration
• Integrated plant and plant system concept design and analysis support using an integrated digital environment
• Model-sensor-fusion development and application
• Development and application of system and component digital twins
• Sensor system development and integration
• Data acquisition and signal processing 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 a PhD degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; 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 Strong written and oral communication Experience learning new fields quickly and effectively Experience with integrated plant or plant systems design or analysis Experience developing or integrating engineering analysis software tools Experience collaborating on R&D projects with national laboratories, universities, or industryCompensation 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 considerationsThe 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.