Electrical System Design Engineer

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

6d • $79,000 - $119,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Electrical System Design Engineer. The group supports programs for internal and external customers across Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Radioisotopes, and Nuclear Reactor Design. The ideal candidate would have a broad understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals with an interest in applying that knowledge across a variety of programs.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have demonstrable ability to recognize and solve problems and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Must be self-directed with minimal day-to-day supervision needed and capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in specifying motors, transformers, inductors, or other magnetic devices.
• General understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Electronics Desktop (including Maxwell), or equivalent electromagnetic field simulation.
• Programming experience with Python, C, C#, Visual Basic or similar computer programming languages.
• Experience with the design and operation of electromechanical nuclear reactor control systems.
• Knowledge or ability to design, develop, and/or specify sensors for extreme operating environments.
• Experience with SABER or other electrical/electronic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Utilize relevant system requirements and interface requirements to prepare appropriate engineering documentation, drawings, analyses, reports, etc.
• Drive requirements for and support test activities/data analysis as a part of the design team.
• Support procurement activities of vendors implementing components and systems to BWXT specifications.
• Lead the creation of appropriate output documentation such as electrical schematics.
• Coordinate with other interfacing disciplines such as mechanical engineers, system engineers, nuclear engineers, and system design engineers.
• Prepare and present design results to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level