Advanced Computer & Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Electronics 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.
The Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Systems Development subdivision is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team in the Hardware Building Block Engineering unit, I&C Hardware Development unit, or Integration and Support Engineering unit! In this role, the successful candidate would join a team of engineers who are responsible for driving the development, schedule, delivery, and troubleshooting efforts for an extensive catalog of Hardware Building Block (HWBB) components that are used throughout the submarine and aircraft carrier fleets.
This position provides a unique opportunity to work on this important technology and drive innovative improvements to I&C equipment design while directly supporting the current and future fleets.
The successful candidate should expect to be tasked with challenging work assignments that will make use of and enhance their engineering and professional skills and abilities. Engineers in these units assist with or lead overall development efforts for HWBB components at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory by preparing and maintaining functional requirements, performing hands‑on laboratory testing, working with system integrators to incorporate HWBB technology into plant designs, and troubleshooting emergent issues.
They regularly interface with system owners and designers, equipment prime contractors, component vendors, and Naval Reactors personnel to accomplish this important work.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with technical writing
- Experience with writing or testing functional requirements
- Reactor Plant I&C design or operating experience
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- 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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$86,100.00 - $ 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…
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