Highlights
The FEPI Unit provides input and feedback to shipyard engineering staff on the design of shipboard electrical and propulsion control and power systems to help ensure that work is planned and executed on schedule, designs are technically acceptable, overall ship design goals are met, reactor plant systems are supported, and the overall reactor and propulsion plant design is successfully integrated. The Future Electrical and Propulsion Integration (FEPI) Unit in Future Development Programs is responsible for oversight of shipyard electric plant and propulsion plant instrumentation and control (I&C) system design efforts for new United States Navy submarines and for integrating NNL-designed I&C systems with shipyard design efforts.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Niskayuna, NY |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $95,700–$149,600 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Website | https://navalnuclearlab.energy.gov/ |
Description
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
The Future Electrical and Propulsion Integration (FEPI) Unit in Future Development Programs is responsible for oversight of shipyard electric plant and propulsion plant instrumentation and control (I&C) system design efforts for new United States Navy submarines and for integrating NNL-designed I&C systems with shipyard design efforts. The successful candidate will serve as a senior engineer supporting system integration for the VIRGINIA Improved Performance Machinery Program (IPMP) and future SSN(X), completing complex technical assignments.
The FEPI Unit provides input and feedback to shipyard engineering staff on the design of shipboard electrical and propulsion control and power systems to help ensure that work is planned and executed on schedule, designs are technically acceptable, overall ship design goals are met, reactor plant systems are supported, and the overall reactor and propulsion plant design is successfully integrated. The unit also integrates shipyard, BPMI, and NNL power-conversion equipment design and testing efforts for new submarine designs.
The successful candidate will support integration of electrical and propulsion systems by applying detailed technical knowledge of the design, testing, and operation of shipboard systems, as well as NR Program principles and established design methods. This work involves electrical and power systems, propulsion systems, integrated plant operation, and system architecture.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Complete complex engineering assignments.
- Maintain qualifications required to safely and effectively perform laboratory work tasks.
- Conduct and support design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of shipboard electrical, propulsion, and I&C systems.
- Assess system and interface performance, identify technical risks, and develop technically defensible recommendations.
- Review technical products and provide constructive technical feedback.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced peers.
- Communicate work objectives, status, issues, and recommendations to peers and management.
- Some amount of travel to vendors and shipyards.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or
- Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of electrical and power systems
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink; power electronics and power system simulation
- Some experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (e.g. Cameo or System Composer)
- Ability to independently complete complex technical assignments and apply established engineering methods and processes
- Experience preparing formal technical correspondence, analyses, or meeting documentation
- Experience reviewing technical products and providing actionable feedback
- Ability to communicate technical information and recommendations clearly in writing and presentations
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizations, disciplines, and locations
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
$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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, satellite, and vendor locations.
For more than 75 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 Company
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.