About Us
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
The Test and Nuclear Design (TND) unit is seeking a motivated entry level reactor performance engineer to help support the thermal irradiation testing needs of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). This engineer will join a team of reactor engineers responsible for determining the feasibility of NNPP irradiation testing requirements and objectives by performing various reactor engineering calculations. The successful candidate will work with experienced reactor design personnel in performing conceptual design studies of both existing and new reactors concepts with the goal of determining feasibility of NNPP irradiation testing requirements and objectives. The job will require collaboration with irradiations testing personnel to develop functional requirements and set reactor design and performance goals, researching current state-of-the-art reactor designs to influence future development work within the NNPP, and performing reactor performance (thermal hydraulic and/or reactor protection) calculations and scoping studies of conceptual reactor designs. The successful candidate will collaborate on a diverse, cross-functional, multi-organization team and will interface with their coworkers from on-site as well as remotely via modern collaboration tools.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
BS degree in nuclear engineering or BS degree in another engineering discipline with significant nuclear engineering coursework
Preferred Skills
- Coursework in reactor protection and thermal hydraulic design, including heat transfer, reactor hydraulics, multi-phase flow, point kinetics, and statistics
- Coding or modeling experience in the following areas: reactor accident analysis, thermal hydraulic and point kinetics modeling (RELAP5-3D), coding (Python), etc.
- Great organizational and team building skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner
- A self-starter who is eager to learn and develop their reactor engineering skill sets
Compensation and Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
401(k) Savings Program
Capital Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
9/80 Work Schedule
Flexible Start/End Times
Wellness Rewards Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$64,500 – $96,700 annually
Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity