Mechanical Engineer, Advanced

Naval Nuclear LaboratoryWest Mifflin, PA
Onsite

About The Position

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 promotes a positive culture 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! The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) New Fuel and Exams unit is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team. The newest team member will formulate design solutions to complex problems, may complete finite element analyses (FEA), and will conduct analytical assessments of reactor servicing equipment. This position provides the opportunity to develop mechanical design expertise while interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines, which are part of the larger team that supports safe movement and transportation of Naval nuclear fuel. Additionally, this opportunity is unique in that it directly supports the United States/United Kingdom exchange program and will require a routine interface with colleagues in the United Kingdom.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
  • 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.
  • All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

  • Degrees in Mechanical Engineering are preferred, but not required.
  • Experience/familiarity with Abaqus finite element software.
  • Mechanical/structural design experience.
  • Experience reading/interpreting mechanical part and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate design solutions to complex problems
  • Complete finite element analyses (FEA)
  • Conduct analytical assessments of reactor servicing equipment
  • Develop mechanical design expertise
  • Interface with multiple engineering disciplines
  • Support safe movement and transportation of Naval nuclear fuel
  • Interface with colleagues in the United Kingdom

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital 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
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