Mechanical Engineer
Naval Nuclear Laboratory - West Mifflin, PA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Test Facility Design Engineering unit at Bettis Site is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer to join our team to support the design, procurement, construction, shakedown, and operation of new and replacement test facilities. In this role, you will perform fluid-mechanical system and hardware design, ASME code calculations, equipment selection and procurement, and support test platform development. You will also be responsible for redesigning existing spaces and supporting construction and operations teams to implement changes, which includes developing scopes of work for construction and test facility assembly. As a pivotal member of the team, you will deliver one-of-a-kind testing systems that will serve the Naval Reactors program for decades to come. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory provides employees with excellent pay and benefits, as well as a strong work/life balance and employment stability.
Responsibilities
- Perform fluid-mechanical system and hardware design.
- Conduct ASME code calculations and equipment selection and procurement.
- Support test platform development.
- Redesign existing spaces and support construction and operations teams to implement changes.
- Develop scopes of work for construction and test facility assembly.
- Act as a pivotal member of the team delivering testing systems for the Naval Reactors program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 7 years of relevant experience.
- Applied knowledge of pressure equipment, ASME B31 series, and fluid/mechanical system design and operations in industry.
- Motivation to pursue advances in technology, make decisions, and deliver results.
- Experience using CAD software packages to evaluate design suitability based on functional requirements, design codes, and constraints.
- Previous work supporting test facilities and infrastructure to select, maintain, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical devices.
Nice-to-haves
- Construction experience, including familiarity with OSHA requirements.
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
