Entry Level Associate Computer & Electrical Engineer Electrical
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Niskayuna, NY
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 promotes a positive culture 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 Description
Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) develops and supports nuclear propulsion systems for U. S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. We design the world's most advanced, safe, and reliable reactor plants. Electrical Engineers at NNL are engaged throughout their careers in the design, development, deployment, analysis, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical systems associated with shipboard instrumentation and control, power electronics, rotating equipment, and laboratory test facilities. This diversity in job opportunities provides the NNL Electrical Engineers with challenging work assignments and a means to continue gaining technical skills and broadening their experience throughout their career. The successful candidate will work in the Power Technology unit or the Integrated Power Systems unit within the New Design business area and will be required to perform the various tasks and duties outline below for various Naval platforms. The duties include:
- Perform the design, analysis, and subsequent testing in the field of electrical engineering, including, but not limited to, power electronics, data acquisition, controls, electric machines, power systems, etc.
- Perform circuit and system design by manufacturing prototypes and integrating system hardware and software and performing qualification testing
- Procure equipment to support verification and validation of design and analysis efforts
- Team with other engineers to ensure integration of activities and plans
- Interface with internal and external organizations
- Write design documents, test procedures, and generate test reports
- Prepare project plans to accomplish assigned work
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Experience or classwork in power electronics, control systems, power systems, and/or electric machines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through previous work and/or academic experience.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teaming, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated can-do proactive approach that displays self-motivation, commitment ownership, and personal accountability.
- Effective time and management skills
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
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline 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, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Company
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.