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Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Valve Engineering unit is seeking a mechanical engineer to identify and incubate innovations in valve technology. As a member of the Valve Engineering innovation team, you will hunt opportunities to improve valve performance, reduce costs, reduce manufacturing span, reduce maintenance needs, and apply valve technologies in new ways to solve problems for the fleet. You will use a combination of design, analysis, and testing to rapidly develop these new technologies. You will combine a strong technical foundation with creative inspiration to help Valve Engineering scale up its programmatic impact. If you are looking for a new challenge in the innovation sphere, the Valve Engineering unit is the right place for you!

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or  Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part I qualified; or EDO qualified and 2 years EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or 3 years SRE qualified and Water Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and Fuel and Barrier Shift Supervisor (ECF only); or SRE qualified and 6 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

The following skills and characteristics are not required for this position but are considered nice to have. If this position interests you, you are encouraged to apply even without the skills listed below. *  Previous experience with, or interest in design, analysis, and/or testing *  Interest in networking with other internal and external organizations to identify innovation opportunities *  Interest in leading integrated product teams *  Comfort with working on innovation projects with a strong element of the unknown *  Comfort with moving on from projects that are discovered to be low impact

Compensation and Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage 401(k) Savings Program Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Disability, Life and Accident Insurance 9/80 Work Schedule Flexible Start/End Times Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range $91,500 - $143,000 annually Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are 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, and support personnel. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity Apply Now

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, who operates the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) and is committed to workforce diversity.

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