Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer; Principal

Position: Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer (Principal)
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 Instrumentation and Control Protection Systems (IPS) unit at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for an experienced engineer excited to take on the challenges associated with supporting the GERALD R. FORD class of aircraft carriers. The IPS unit, along with the PCI unit, focuses on the design, integration, testing, deployment, and support of electrical I&C systems for the FORD class.

This position involves direct interaction with the Navy, shipyards, vendors, and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to work with mission-critical shipboard electrical systems and to make a significant impact on the technology that protects our country. The selected candidate will be expected to become a subject matter expert on the design, operation, and maintenance of their assigned system. The successful candidate's duties will include maintaining and implementing improvements to hardware and software system designs for various shipboard control systems, development and maintenance of procedures for equipment operation, troubleshooting instrumentation and control system issues, developing and performing equipment tests, performing detailed technical evaluations, and authoring technical reports.

Duties will also include regular verbal and written communications with co-workers, management, and customers. The position supports the construction of new aircraft carriers as well as the operating fleet. As a principal engineer, the successful candidate will also be expected to become involved in wider initiatives in the I&C and plant operations community and to significantly contribute to our next generation I&C design.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 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 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;

or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills

Experience with the operations of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills are highly desirable. Experience writing functional requirements. Experience writing formal correspondence. Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills are highly desirable Demonstrated self-starter. Compensation and Benefits 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 Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range $ - $ 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

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