Senior Reactor Design Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, NY

About The Position

The Advanced Mechanical Design group is seeking a self-driven mechanical engineer to support new reactor core design development. The role offers an opportunity to contribute at an early stage of a new reactor design in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Near-term work includes developing and structurally evaluating the concept design for the program’s next reactor core, developing mechanical improvements to address existing fleet challenges, and supporting manufacturing development at the laboratories and manufacturing vendor. Evaluations may range from first-principles scoping tools to detailed analyses using structural analysis codes. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of engineers at the Knolls and Bettis sites and communicate effectively with the team, other core design disciplines, and stakeholder organizations, including materials and manufacturing. Mentoring, training, and guidance are available. The position provides challenging assignments and opportunities to build technical skills and broaden experience. Naval Nuclear Laboratory supports the U.S. Navy’s submarine and aircraft-carrier fleets through naval nuclear propulsion technology, technical support, and operator training. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and, if selected, undergo a federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Candidates must also pass a drug test under company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in such a field and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in such a field and at least 1 year of relevant experience; alternatively, current employment as a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
U.S. citizenship.
Selected candidates must undergo a federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
Ability to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work and demonstrate leadership in a team environment.
Working knowledge of pressurized water reactors.
Experience with structural analyses, including use of FEA software.
Experience developing design drawings and manufacturing processes.
Proven effectiveness in technical writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

Develop and structurally evaluate the concept design for the program’s next reactor core.
Develop new mechanical concepts and improvements to address existing fleet challenges.
Support manufacturing development at the laboratories and manufacturing vendor.
Perform reactor design evaluations, from first-principles scoping through detailed structural analyses.
Communicate and collaborate with the engineering team, other core design disciplines, and stakeholder organizations, including materials and manufacturing.