Met Lab Engineer

Date:  Jun 26, 2025
Location: 

Lynchburg, VA, US

Company:  BWX Technologies
Req ID:  53659

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

 

BWXT is currently seeking a Met Lab Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

 

Job Description/Duties:

  • Provides technical support for lab personnel, lab processes, and lab inspection equipment.
  • Provides technical documentation/Metallographic reports to internal and external customers. 
  • Interprets contract technical requirements and incorporates into area procedures.
  • Supports a project team, communicating status of any technical or production issue.

  • Supports development and implementation of new or improved inspection techniques.

  • Creates and revises procedures, forms, and submittals.

  • Supports quotes for future work scopes.

  • Maintains and trends relevant manufacturing/inspection data and key product attributes.

  • May be expected to qualify as a Met Lab Examiner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
  • Experience in the qualification of new process/product or equipment preferred.
  • Experience working within NOGL systems (EtQ, DocQnet, Solumina, Code Compliance, and SmartForms) strongly preferred.
  • Must have experience in understanding, reviewing, and executing contract technical requirements.
  • Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have experience providing guidance and written instructions to hourly workforce.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative enviroment is required.
  • Must be highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail in order to successfully multi-task.
  • Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

 

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Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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