Associate BBGN Mechanical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated. We are seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). This is a hands-on, systems-level role where you'll work at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

Requirements

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

Prior Navy experience with nuclear propulsion plant operations (ship or prototype)
Background in submarine plant engineering or previous plant or prototype qualification
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Naval Architecture/Marine, or Systems Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered
Demonstrated self starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues
Good communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to clearly document analyses and present recommendations to both technical and non technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
Support the integration of battleship specific systems into the propulsion plant
Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant
Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non conformances
Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design