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Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)
 Naval Nuclear Laboratory | |
 United States, New York, Schenectady | |
 February 13, 2023 | |
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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 own a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Job Description
Would you like to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new Shipping Container Recapitalization project as a Mechanical Engineer This position may be for you! The Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Shipping Containers Recapitalization (SCR) Unit is seeking multiple mechanical engineers to join the new group that will be designing and analyzing the next generation fuel shipping containers to replace aging shipping containers. This work will provide the rare opportunity to start with a blank sheet of paper to provide the best solution to ensuring the Program's spent fuel can be shipped efficiently and safely while being able to withstand the rigors of hypothetical accident scenarios should they occur. Job duties will consist of either or both design and analysis work such as: Researching new ways to ship spent fuel, developing and implementing new concepts to maintain package performance during accident conditions, designing shipping container parts and support equipment (e.g., loading/unloading equipment), analyzing performance via hand calculations or finite element analysis (FEA), and conducting material and fundamentals testing to verify analyses. Perform engineering evaluations and analyses, make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks with input from project leads, apply critical thought processes to identify and assess problems, develop SIM solutions to achieve the best hardware designs, clearly and concisely document the work, and prepare technical proposals that discuss and justify the recommendations. Cognizant areas may include planning, modeling, analyzing, designing, and testing of structural systems. 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 required. Preferred Skills
Hardware design or structural analysis experience. 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. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP) may require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date, subject to approved disability or religious accommodations. We understand this federal requirement is subject to litigation and enforcement may change. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity | |