NME Engineer

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Job Title: NME ENGINEER

BWX Technologies, Inc. is looking for a NME Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

This position is responsible for supporting the Nuclear Materials Engineering (NME) group at the Lynchburg Technology Center. This group is one of 4 discrete laboratory operations within LTC, namely, Nuclear Materials Engineering (NME), Radioisotope & Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (RACL), Nondestructive Evaluation & Inspection Systems (NDE&IS), and Metallurgical Laboratory (MET). This facility operates several radioactive facilities including a failure analysis laboratory, mechanical testing laboratory, machine shop, radiochemistry laboratory, nuclear counting laboratory, metals analysis laboratory, and four fuel-handling hot cells.

Job Description / Duties:

• Perform root cause and/or failure analysis investigations to support operation of nuclear power plants.
• Review and compile project-specific data and directly interface with customers with technical updates. Compile project reports as needed.
• Oversee and assist with the operation of equipment for project specific work.
• Responsible for preventative / standard maintenance for assigned area equipment.
• Assist in generation and revision of area operating procedures (AOPs) and technical procedures (TPs) for the assigned processing areas.
• Implement process improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Practice visible leadership in the laboratories, providing technical and administrative oversight as needed.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Metallurgy, or similar discipline) or Physics. Advanced degrees (M.S. degree or PhD) are preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in an engineering related field.
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety culture and willingness to ensure compliance to all codes and standards.
• US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with:
  • working in a radiologically controlled environment
  • supervising metallographic preparation / metallography
• Familiarity with
  • EDM, milling, and/or welding operations.
  • mechanical testing (e.g. charpy impact, tension, fracture toughness, microhardness)
  • analytical instrumentation (e.g. SEM-EDS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LECO C/S, LECO O/N/H)
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown.

• Tuition Assistance.
• Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!
• New in 2025: Enhanced Fertility Coverage, Back-Up Child, Elder, and Pet Care, Enhanced Mental Health Care Benefits and Diabetes and Weight Management Benefits!

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Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

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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