Entry Level Nuclear Engineer and Physicist

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, NY
•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 Thermal-Hydraulic Design unit is looking for an entry-level Nuclear or Mechanical Engineer to perform thermal-hydraulic analysis supporting the next generation submarine core design (IPMP). This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic and cross-functional team on cutting-edge reactor core development.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field.
  • 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

  • Coursework/work experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal-hydraulic analysis to support upcoming core design milestones
  • Support development of thermal-hydraulic design basis
  • Interpret thermal-hydraulic test results to inform IPMP thermal design basis assumptions

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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