Nuclear Engineer and Physicist

Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: Watervliet
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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!

Job Description


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Thermal Hydraulics Testing and Analysis team. The position requires knowledge of single phase and two-phase fluid flow and heat transfer. The successful candidate will join a highly technical, applied technology development organization responsible for sponsoring fundamental, single-phase and multi-phase heat transfer experiments and developing advanced thermal hydraulic design methods and analysis tools. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform lead technical responsibilities for the successful execution of complex thermal hydraulic experimental programs; design test programs, specify test conditions, evaluate data and issue test reports to characterize the thermal performance of nuclear reactor core designs; directly interface across multiple organizations and technical disciplines to guide test hardware design and manufacture, develop data acquisition and processing algorithms, develop and implement standard and specialized test instrumentation and ensure appropriate test facility operational procedures; work closely with reactor design organizations to use the test data to develop and/or improve design methods and analysis capabilities for new and existing reactor designs; provide technical leadership in thermal hydraulic testing. The ability to work in a team environment will be vital to success in this position.





Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE/ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.



Preferred Skills




Degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
GPA of 3.4/4.0 or higher.
Experience/course work with single phase and multi-phase heat transfer.
Experience developing and implementing advanced instrumentation and experimental methods.
Experience developing functional requirements and test specifications for test execution and data evaluation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong drive to improve processes, solve problems, and adapt to change.



Compensation and Benefits


Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings program & Captial 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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Pay Range


$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.



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. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.



Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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