Nuclear Engineering Technician 2 - 30992
About The Position
HII Mission Technologies’ Global Security group supports military customers through fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental work, and other national security capabilities. The Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering Department supports modernization, maintenance, and overhaul of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. The Nuclear Engineering Technician 2 provides technical support to engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization. The role gathers, maintains, formats, and analyzes technical data; supports engineering evaluations; prepares technical documentation and deliverables; performs calculations; and uses computer-based tools to support engineering design, planning, and execution. It may also involve conducting tests, documenting results, and assisting with resolving engineering challenges. The position supports the safe and effective execution of nuclear propulsion work through process and tooling development, material planning, technical work instructions, waterfront and shop-floor support, and project management from planning through closeout. The technician collaborates with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders and contributes to continuous improvement while following the quality, safety, and accountability standards of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The role requires hands-on work aboard ships and the ability to work in a shipboard environment. The normal work environment is a waterfront office.
Requirements
- Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and one year of related experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related DoD/U.S. Navy experience.
- Experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and tag-outs using eSOMS.
- Ability to work in a shipboard environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Confidential Security Clearance.
- Proficiency interpreting technical specifications, engineering drawings, schematics, and work requirements.
- Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity to meet the requirements of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Prior operational and maintenance experience aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers or submarines.
- Experience supporting Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program operations, maintenance, or overhaul activities.
- Ability to develop work packages, define project scope, and identify required materials and resources.
- Strong technical writing skills to develop clear and accurate work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate with waterfront trades, engineering personnel, and production teams to ensure work follows established processes and standards.
- Ability to provide deckplate oversight and field support to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization activities.
- Gather, maintain, format, and analyze technical data and support engineering evaluations.
- Prepare engineering documentation, reports, procedures, technical work instructions, drawings, schematics, flow charts, and other project deliverables.
- Perform detailed calculations and analyze technical information using computer-based tools to support engineering design, planning, and execution.
- Conduct tests, document results, and provide technical support during the evaluation and resolution of engineering challenges.
- Research, plan, and develop processes, tooling solutions, and material requirements for nuclear propulsion work.
- Develop technical work instructions, procedures, repair plans, and troubleshooting documentation.
- Provide direct waterfront and shop-floor support by evaluating technical issues, coordinating resolutions, and supporting successful work execution.
- Identify, investigate, and implement solutions to engineering and production challenges.
- Manage projects and engineering tasks from initial planning and development through execution, closeout, and final delivery.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders to meet technical requirements, schedules, and program objectives.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
