Senior Computer & Electrical Engineer Electrical
West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15122, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values:
Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring 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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description:
The A1B Power Plant Electrical Systems (PPS) unit at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated engineer capable of taking on the challenges of delivering high quality electrical control systems for the Navy’s new nuclear battleship and the FORD class of aircraft carriers. The PPS unit is involved with the design, integration, testing, and technical oversight of propulsion plant electrical systems.
This position involves direct interaction with shipyard personnel and component vendors. This is an opportunity to work as part of a high-performing team of engineers working to provide mission-critical support to the Navy and make a significant impact on the technology being developed to protect our country.
- Becoming a subject matter expert on the design, operation, and maintenance of an assigned electrical control system
- Provide technical oversight of organizations developing electrical control systems and networks
- Provide full, life-cycle support for electrical systems and products
- Support the troubleshooting and resolution of fleet and shipyard technical issues
- Lead and coordinate system design change efforts
- Support the development and revision of test procedures and technical manuals
- Perform technical reviews of system design documents
- Make technical recommendations in formal correspondence
- Participate in the mentoring and development of less-experienced engineers
This position allows for some amount of work from home subject to business needs of the unit. The position allows for some travel to various shipyards and vendor sites for stakeholder engagement and technical oversight responsibilities.
Required Combination Of Knowledge And SkillBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience;
or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in clear and concise manner
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience working cross-functional or multi-discipline teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working with motor controllers, generators, instrumentation and control systems, or networks
- Experience developing system functional requirements or specifications
- Experience developing or maintaining technical manuals or drawings
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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$95,700.00 - $ annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities:
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth
A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants…
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