Quality Assurance Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

As our Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of design, analysis, and prototyping activities for new nuclear systems through testing, documentation review, and oversight.

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

• Monitor design and analysis activities of new nuclear systems for compliance with customer, regulatory, and BWXT requirements.
• Provide oversight and support of development, testing, and prototype activities.
• Conduct reviews of engineering documents, drawings, plans, and software to ensure that applicable quality requirements are met.
• Identify quality requirements for procurements.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and qualification through audits, assessments, and surveillances.
• Review supplier quality documentation.
• Assist with and review disposition of nonconformances.
• Participate in quality program development including preparation of quality plans and procedures.
• Participate in periodic internal audits, surveillances, and assessments.
• Evaluate the adequacy and completeness of corrective actions and lead root cause analysis.
• Support additional assignments as assigned by management.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience is required, including at least five (5) years of experience in quality engineering in the nuclear, defense, or aerospace industry.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality standards such as NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100D, ASME, NCA-4000, or NASA requirements.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in generating technical reports and presentations using MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.