Advanced BBGN Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated.

We are seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). This is a hands-on, systems-level role where you'll work at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

The successful candidate will:
• Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
• Support the integration of battleship specific systems into the propulsion plant
• Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant
• Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non conformances
• Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
• Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design

This role is a good fit if you enjoy big-picture systems thinking, early design influence, and working across organizational and technical boundaries to bring a complex ship concept to life.

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 4 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 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field;

or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills Prior Navy experience with nuclear propulsion plant operations (ship or prototype)
Background in submarine plant engineering or previous plant or prototype qualification

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Naval Architecture/Marine, or Systems Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered

Demonstrated self starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues

Good communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to clearly document analyses and present recommendations to both technical and non technical stakeholders

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 $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…