Experienced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, NY

20h

About The Position

The Lead Plant Analysis Engineer will work in the Future Plant Analysis Unit within Future Propulsion Plant Engineering, partnering with the Lead Protection Analysis Engineer to lead technical deliverables. The role is responsible for leading production of the Design Events Document (DED) and analyses supporting system and component design for the Improved Propulsion Machinery Program Phase IV (IPMP) platform. The Lead plans technical work, coordinates and delegates peer reviews of technical submittals, and meets regularly with individual contributors and the unit manager to ensure work is delivered on time and with appropriate quality. The role also participates in program reviews and technical meetings. In partnership with the Protection Analysis Lead, the Lead supports program, schedule, task, and financial tracking; helps maintain team knowledge and development; participates in hiring decisions; ensures team members have appropriate tools and training; performs tasks related to Technical Work Plan (TWP) submittals and the IPMP Propulsion Plant Planning Estimate (3PE); and coordinates cost and efficiency improvement initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to develop leadership abilities for potential higher-level technical or management roles. Naval Nuclear Laboratory supports the safety and reliability of U.S. naval nuclear reactors and trains Navy personnel who operate reactors aboard submarines and aircraft carriers. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter following a Federal background investigation. The employer requires a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Alternatively, currently be a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter, including a Federal background investigation.
Must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Design Event Documents (DED) analysis.
Familiarity with reactor plant systems and plant operations.
Familiarity with NUPAC modelling.
Strong organizational skills.
Project management experience.
Experience with financial systems and/or application of funding guidelines.
Derivative Classifier appointment.
Demonstrated teaming skills across geographic sites.
Ability to collaborate with NR and foster collaboration by focusing on shared goals.
Ability to build rapport with peers and external teams.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead technical deliverables within the Future Plant Analysis Unit in collaboration with the Lead Protection Analysis Engineer.
Lead production of the Design Events Document (DED) and analysis supporting system and component design for the IPMP Phase IV platform.
Plan technical work for the unit.
Provide, coordinate, or delegate peer reviews of technical submittals.
Meet regularly with individual contributors and the unit manager to ensure work is timely and meets appropriate quality standards.
Participate in program reviews and technical meetings.
Assist with programmatic, schedule, task, and financial tracking.
Establish and oversee continuous training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing among team members, including legacy expertise and knowledge gained from ongoing work.
Partner with the Manager to support the growth and development of unit members.
Participate in interview and hiring decisions for new team members.
Ensure team members have the tools and training needed to succeed, and remove obstacles that may jeopardize work.
Perform tasks associated with Technical Work Plan (TWP) submittals and the IPMP Propulsion Plant Planning Estimate (3PE).
Coordinate cost and efficiency improvement initiatives and events.