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Director, Engineering
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Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, 24501, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
BWXT
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer -
Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
-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 .
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Welcome to BWXT
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 require 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.
Position Overview:
The Engineering Director will serve as the senior technical leader for a complex, multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for the design, development, analysis, and maturation of advanced nuclear systems in the terrestrial and space domains. This executive role requires deep experience navigating the rigorous technical, safety, and regulatory environments associated with nuclear technology, whether gained in commercial nuclear operations, advanced reactor development, national laboratories, or U.S. government nuclear programs.
As a senior member of the Advanced Technologies leadership team, the Engineering Director will oversee a large matrixed engineering workforce, ensure the execution of high-quality engineering deliverables across development lifecycle phases, and drive organizational performance to meet demanding program schedules and customer expectations. This role partners closely with program leaders on terrestrial microreactor and space nuclear reactor initiatives and reports directly to the President of Advanced Technologies.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia. Remote work is not available for this role.
Your Day to Day as a Director, Engineering:
- Lead a large, complex matrixed organization encompassing nine major engineering disciplines and numerous technical sub disciplines.
- Provide senior technical oversight for all product-focused engineering execution across advanced reactor, microreactor, and space nuclear programs.
- Own all engineering procedures and technical governance under the 10 CFR 50 Appendix B / NQA 1 and ASME quality programs.
- Direct the organization's design process, engineering standards, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a key strategic partner to program leadership, ensuring optimal allocation of engineering resources to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- As the design authority, act as the senior point of escalation and decision-making authority for technical and cross disciplinary challenges.
- Develop and implement long term organizational growth, workforce development, and capability…
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