Manufacturing Engineer - Core Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer - Core Manufacturing

 

The Bettis Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants for more than 50 years.  Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF.  A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.  The Laboratory’s main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Other locations where Bettis provides support include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia.  The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc.

 

Bettis’ responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors.  This “cradle-to-grave” responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments.

 

Location:  This position will be at the main site, located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:  

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support for high-value reactor plant components during manufacturing production and manufacturing process development.  Duties include the resolution of current product manufacturing issues, identification and evaluation of changes to improve affordability while maintaining high quality, and manufacturing development of new component designs.  Development projects are initiated and either performed in-house or contracted to major suppliers with the objectives of lower cost, longer-life upgrades, or better performing components.

 

Educational Requirements:  

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.  (Engineering Technology Degrees are excluded.)

 



Experience Requirements:  

0 to 10 years experience.

 

Experience with zirconium alloys or nickel-based materials processing for use in a high-temperature, high-pressure environment is a plus.  Experience in reactor plant operation or design is a plus.  Experience with machining and welding processes in a production environment is a plus.  Experience with large scale, multi-year manufacturing projects is a plus.

 

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

 

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