Welding Engineer

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Welding Engineer in West Mifflin, PA.
An active DOE clearance or DOD equivalent is required to be considered for this position.

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Do you want to work for the world's best Navy? Work with a team of engineers assessing repair technologies both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to develop technical skills through complex assignments involving established as well as novel technologies, and interpersonal skills through numerous interfaces including stakeholders and support groups across the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, our shipyards, and Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Applicant must be able to assist the planning, follow, and execution of work efforts; conceive and produce technical instructions and procedures; track procurement actions / budget performance; and write technical submittals and recommendations. The position will also require some travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing and repair deployment. Primary responsibilities will include teaming with other engineers as you identify, research, test, and evaluate metallic and non-metallic repair technologies, leveraging existing welding, machining, and other industrial processes.

This includes project planning and reporting of project performance within NNL's broader repair technology development community.

Should be able to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory, and consult with various fabrication vendors and shipyards to facilitate technology transfer. Repair operations which may be supported include gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, epoxies/composites, and mechanical/machining processes. The candidate will need to have the ability or learn to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.

Applicant must be able to plan and execute work programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and prepare technical reports. Candidates that have demonstrated acumen in executing laboratory work are preferred. Familiarity with inspection methods is a plus. Excellent individual initiative and creativity will enhance the successful candidate's value in this position.

BS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have experience making technical presentations and be able to lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability