Intermediate Computer & Electrical Engineer Electrical

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Electrical or Computer Engineer interested in developing, testing, and supporting embedded control systems. The organization develops propulsion plant instrumentation and control systems and training platforms for the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Program. Electrical Systems Engineers support current and future Navy surface ships, including Nimitz-class and Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers and a future Battleship platform. In this role, the engineer will build on their electrical or computer engineering knowledge while developing systems engineering and troubleshooting skills. The role involves learning how naval nuclear power plants and instrumentation and control systems are designed and developed to support safe, reliable operation. The engineer will interact directly with the Navy's nuclear fleet to assess problems, provide emergent support, and develop and support sailor training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in such a field and at least 1 year of relevant experience; or current employment as an Intermediate Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Selected applicants must undergo a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
Candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic performance, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Experience working in a team environment with team members and stakeholders in a related technical discipline.
Academic project, internship, or co-op experience in systems, hardware, or software development.

Responsibilities

Develop systems engineering and troubleshooting skills.
Learn the design and development of naval nuclear power plants and the functions of instrumentation and control systems.
Support safe and reliable operation of naval nuclear power plants.
Interact directly with the U.S. Navy's nuclear fleet to assess problems and provide emergent support.
Develop and support training for sailors.
Support the current nuclear-powered aircraft carrier fleet and future carrier and battleship platforms.