Associate Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Energy 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.
Carrier Power Plant Mechanical (CPM) engineers provide expert technical support to the United States Navy during ship construction, operations, and all the way through to decommissioning. CPM engineers support the NIMITZ and Ford Class carrier platforms and help ensure maximum fleet readiness, operational capability, and safety through development and delivery of high-quality technical products, solutions to emergent fleet issues, and proactive development of propulsion plant system improvements.
CPM is seeking highly motivated engineers and scientists to support this mission and experience the fast-paced work of fleet support. Join our team for an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate engineering and leadership skills in the power plant engineering field.
- Drive innovation to improve steam and reactor plant system performance, operation, or maintenance
- Become an expert in propulsion plant systems and operations
- Provide resolution of operating fleet and shipyard technical issues
- Lead design changes such as developing detailed designs, shipboard use procedures and manuals, and supporting installation and operation
- Prioritize and manage tasks to ensure technical deliverables meet schedules and budgets
- Facilitate a strong and productive teaming environment with related organizations both internal and external to the company
- Write and review formal technical?recommendations
- Frequently interact with company management, shipyard personnel, Navy representatives, and specialists within the company to advance a unified technical direction
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.
Preferred Skills- High intrinsic motivation to learn
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Demonstrated ability to drive complicated technical problems to resolution
- Experience with technical evaluations and reports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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!
$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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,…
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