Mechanical Engineer, Associate (Entry Level)

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!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Carrier Servicing Operations (CSO) is seeking an entry level mechanical engineer to join our team. CSO designs, maintains, and supports the reactor servicing system for the Navy's NIMITZ Class aircraft carriers during their mid-life refuelings and end-of-life inactivations. This challenging, yet rewarding, position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of systems that address the unique challenges of carrier reactor servicing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and improving reactor servicing procedures.
• Designing and modifying equipment, including creating and manipulating CAD models, conducting structural analyses, performing fit-up studies, and producing detailed technical drawings.
• Providing off-yard field support for ongoing shipyard servicing activities.
• Supporting Program project management to ensure the unit meets delivery and re-delivery goals for these critical assets.
• Up to 10% travel to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) may be available.

This role provides excellent opportunities for lifelong career with advancement within the team as you gain experience and technical expertise. You will be part of a collaborative team of engineers, working alongside experienced professionals to tackle complex engineering challenges. Your work will directly contribute to the Navy's mission by ensuring the readiness and safe operation of critical systems for the NIMITZ Class aircraft carriers.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Degrees in Mechanical engineering are preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with peers and supporting teams.
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• CREO Modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Compensation And 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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Pay Range

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline 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, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.