Senior Mechanical Engineer Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Overview
Lead mechanical engineering efforts shaping training hardware for Navy sailors within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Guide product lifecycle support for current trainers while envisioning future upgrades. Collaborate with government partners and vendors to deliver critical mission-critical training.
What You'll Do5
- 1Design and develop mechanical and electronic hardware trainers supporting foundational and advanced engineering operations
- 2Provide lifecycle support for existing trainer systems and architect next generation training upgrades
- 3Collaborate with Navy personnel and external vendors to achieve project objectives
- 4Drive organizational excellence through strong communication and multitasking abilities
- 5Travel domestically to observe training implementations and verify system effectiveness
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with 6+ years relevant experience
- 2Master's degree with 4+ years relevant experience or equivalent professional senior engineering roles
- 3Doctorate degree with 1+ year relevant experience preferred
- 4Current position as Senior Reactor Training Engineer Refueling Engineer or Field RPCO Engineer at NNL
- 5Proven ability to organize complex tasks and manage competing priorities
- 6Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 7Experience working with government partners and external vendors
Salary Insight
$96 - $150k per year
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