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 Integrated Power Systems (IPS) unit is responsible for developing state-of-the-art electric machinery, power electronic conversion equipment and advanced control systems in support of submarine nuclear propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy. This position will focus on the development and implementation of control system technologies for a wide range of propulsion plant applications including electric drive propulsion systems and motor driven pump systems. The wide range of projects will provide the successful candidate with challenging technical work assignments and the opportunity to gain new technical skills as part of their career growth.
As a senior engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, modeling, analyzing, documenting, and testing of advanced electric propulsion technology in both a laboratory environment (via rapid prototyping with hardware in the loop) as well as aboard an operating platform. Tasks will also include engagement with defense contractors and suppliers to support transitioning technologies from the laboratory to the fleet. In most cases assignments will include working with a team of engineers and project managers to insert new technology into existing and future platforms; upgrading the capabilities of the U.S. Navy.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
BS degree in engineering or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of relevant experience or; MS degree in engineering or Master’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience or; Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part I qualified or EDO and two years as EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program or Three years as SRE plus Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and Fuel and Barrier Shift Supervisor (ECF only) or SRE qualified and six years of experience
Preferred Skills
The successful candidate will work in a team environment to apply their power systems engineering, software and hardware development skills and experience to design, implement, and test power electronic equipment, advanced control systems, and electric machines for naval nuclear propulsion plants. Specifically, the following knowledge, skills and experience are preferred:
- Knowledge and experience with implementing advanced control systems such as adaptive controls, robust controls, machine learning / neural networks for multiple input – multiple output (MIMO) electro-mechanical dynamic systems
- Knowledge and experience working with power electronic conversion equipment and motor drive systems
- Experience working with Matlab/SIMULINK and using auto-code generation tools to run control algorithms on embedded processor target hardware
- Experience working in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
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
$93,400 – $140,000 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