Entry Level 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
This electrical engineering position at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) will focus on the design, integration, testing, deployment, and support of the next generation design electrical instrumentation and control systems for the United States Navy. This position involves the direct interaction with the Navy, shipyards, vendors, and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with mission-critical shipboard electrical systems and to make a significant impact to the technology that protects our country. NNL develops and supports the world's safest and most advanced reactor plants. This position deals with shipboard systems that perform essential reactor protection and control functions, demanding the highest degree of quality and reliability. The position supports the design development of the next generation submarines. The successful candidate's duties will include maintaining and implementing improvements to hardware and software system designs for various shipboard control systems, development and maintenance of procedures for equipment operation, troubleshooting instrumentation and control system issues, developing and performing equipment tests, performing detailed technical evaluations, and authoring technical reports. Duties will also include regular verbal and written communications with co-workers, shipyard counterparts, management, and customers.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical or Computer Engineering; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
- Co-op, internship or prior work experience in a technical field.
- Coursework or experience with computer programming.
- Experience working effectively within a team environment through academic or previous work experience.
- Demonstrated self-starter.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills are highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Specific coursework and/or work experience in control systems.
- Specific coursework and/or work experience in power electronics.
- Specific coursework and/or work experience in hardware/software development.
- Specific coursework and/or work experience in microprocessor based equipment.
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.