Mechanical Engineer, Level 3

Research, Design, and Development

• Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
• Assist in the development of design and maintenance improvements for A4W reactor plant fluid systems and mechanical components.
• Assist with design studies (e.g., root cause analysis, new design development).
• Identify life‑cycle cost reductions.
• Perform risk management studies.
• Conduct laboratory testing.
• Analyze data.
• Assist with developing integrated technical positions and recommendations for customer (NAVSEA 08 and NNL) approval.
• Perform liaison services (e.g., with shipyards and CVN
  68 Class ships) to solve problems identified during equipment manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Assist in developing ship modification products and provisioning documentation.
• Maintain technical manuals and drawings.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 5 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
• risk analysis
• system design and modification
• fluid analysis
• understanding material requirements and welding techniques
• liaison with the test laboratories and manufacturing facilities/vendors
• identifying and validating materials for acceptance into reactor plant applications

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electromechanical system design, development, and testing, with a strong focus on risk management and fluid analysis. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to develop technical solutions and maintain comprehensive documentation.

• Mechanical System Design
• Risk Analysis
• Fluid Analysis
• System Modification
• Liaison Services

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electromechanical Systems
• Data Analysis
• Laboratory Testing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Technical Documentation
• Material Requirements Understanding
• Welding Techniques
• Design Development

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Ph.D. in Engineering

• NAVSEA 08
• NNL
• Reactor Plant Applications
• Ship Modification Products
• Technical Manuals
• Fluid Systems
• Energy Transmission
• Manufacturing Liaison