Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear
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Schenectady, NY - USA
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Job Summary
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 nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
You will work on an agile engineering team to develop and maintain radiation analysis methods and associated modeling and software tools used for shield design for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. You will engage with a broad cross section of NNPP experts to control radiation exposure through the life cycle of naval reactors. You will need to balance autonomy and interdependence to support the team in delivering high-quality engineering analysis tools that enable the Shielding organization to successfully support the NNPP mission. There is a strong team of trained personnel that will support you during your development as an expert in the radiation shielding field. You will be expected to seek out mentorship from experienced colleagues that are committed to your growth and you are a doctoral graduate in nuclear engineering or nuclear physics with the desire to work on developing advanced radiation analysis methods then this position could be a great fit and an excellent next step in your career. If you value work-life balance competitive benefits and a flexible work schedule come check out the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; or
- Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer Refueling Engineer or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Preferred Skills
- PhD degree in Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Physics
- Radiation modeling experience using combinatorial geometry or surfaces
- Experience coding in Python computer language
- A team player who knows how to ask for help when needed to help teammates when possible and build positive rapport with personnel
- A hardworking person who will consistently put forth your best effort in taking ownership of your tasks so that the organization will meet our Mission
- A growth mindset that compels you to consistently leave your comfort zone pushing yourself into continued learning
- A respectful person who will treat everyone with dignity regardless of status title or any other characteristics
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
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 nations 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.
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