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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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!Job DescriptionAre you a motivated problem solver Do you have welding and/or metallurgy experience with low alloy steel, stainless or Ni-Cr-Fe alloys Want to work with state-of-the-art welding and materials processing equipment in a R&D Laboratory Want to support the world's best NAVY
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced welding engineer to join our team.
In this role you will:
Provide direct welding engineering support of the active Naval Fleet.
Support development and improvement of novel fabrication and joining methods.
Develop welding process parameters/procedures and perform metallographic evaluations in a world class laboratory.
Support welding laboratory functions like gas tungsten arc, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, electron beam, laser processing, additive manufacturing and brazing.
Lead development of manual, mechanized and automatic welding techniques/procedures.
Plan and execute work programs, analyze experimental results and prepare technical reports.
Occasional travel to vendors, shipyards, conferences to support testing and production use of equipment/procedures.
Apply to this Welding Engineer opportunity today!
Required Combination of Knowledge and SkillBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE/ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.Preferred Skills
Experience as a welding engineer, preferably with Naval Nuclear Program applications.
Experience with materials processing, welding equipment and materials characterization/weld testing techniques.
Knowledge of welding codes and standards.
Experience with, and/or a strong interest in, the fundamental metallurgy and /or materials science underlying welding related issues, the effect of welding process and parameters on materials properties and microstructure, and new fabrication technologies.
Good engineering judgement and problem-solving skills; the ability to investigate a problem, identify the underlying causes and engineer potential solutions.
Good communication skills, both written and oral, including technical presentations, writing reports and leading/facilitating group discussions.
A proven ability to team well with others from widely diverse backgrounds, e.g., engineers, laboratory personnel, management and customers.
The preferred candidate will have welding and metallurgy experience with low alloy steels, stainless steels and Ni-Cr-Fe alloys. Familiarity with additive manufacturing practices and arc, electron beam, and /or laser welding is beneficial.
Compensation and BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings program & Captial 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
$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide ine 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, and support personnel.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. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.Apply NowFluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, who operates the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) and is committed to workforce diversity.We have a commitment to small business and supplier diversity, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
