Uranium Recovery Engineer
Job in
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, 24501, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
Listing for:
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
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.
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* Location:
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* On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
** Your Day to Day as a Uranium Recovery Engineer:*
* + Provide engineering and technical support for Uranium Recovery Operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
+ Assist in troubleshooting issues in existing systems and support deployment, testing, and optimization of new equipment.
+ Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for your assigned production area, guiding operations and ensuring best practices.
+ Participate in process improvement projects from concept through implementation, including identifying opportunities, developing work orders, coordinating SERs, creating purchase requisitions, and preparing functional specifications.
+ Assist in updating operating procedures, technical drawings, and related engineering documentation.
+ Ensure compliance with BWXT change management and Safety Evaluation processes.
+ Analyze and interpret process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for optimization.
+ Recommend modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and performance based on data-driven insights.
** Required
Minimum Qualifications:
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* + BS in Engineering.
+ Less than 1 year of experience required.
+ Understanding of CAD software.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
+ Self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
+ Must be a US Citizen.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
+ 2 years of experience in uranium chemical processing.
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Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.
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The base salary range for this position in [[state
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Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
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