Nuclear Materials Engineering Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Lynchburg Technology Center (LTC) consists of five discrete laboratory operations, namely, Nuclear Materials Engineering (NME), Radioisotope & Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (RACL), Nondestructive Evaluation & Inspection Systems (NDE&IS), Metallurgical Laboratory (MET), and Advanced Fuel Development (ADVF). This organization operates under an NRC license with radioactive facilities dealing with special nuclear material as well as by-products material. 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

The Nuclear Materials Engineering Manager is responsible for leadership and general management of the NME group located at LTC. Currently, NME is staffed by a supervisor, engineers and technicians. This role is responsible for all aspects of NME performance including NRC license compliance, industrial and nuclear safety, quality assurance, operational management, customer communications, project management, contract proposal development and administration, new business marketing, budget performance, and profit & loss (P&L) financial performance.

Location:

The position will be based on site in Lynchburg, VA at LTC.

Your Day to Day as a Nuclear Materials Engineering Manager:

Either directly or through delegation to subordinates, position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct of operations within NOG Mount Athos site NRC license, including:
  • Radiation protection and personnel exposure.
  • Protection, isolation, and storage of radioactive and nuclear materials.
  • Evaluation and authorization of laboratory processes and procedures through established reviews and authorization procedures and policies.
  • Establishment and maintenance of limited access control areas for radioactive material processing and personnel protection.
• Conduct of operations within established NOG Industrial Safety policies and OSHA regulations, including performance to established safety and injury goals.
• Maintain required state, federal, and agency laboratory certifications and qualifications.
• Establish and maintain a Quality Assurance program that meets all customer requirements and nuclear standards, ensuring a high level of confidence in the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of laboratory results and products.
• Maintain information protocol within established procedures and policies for Confidential and Secret information.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse customers, ensuring effective communication, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and successful project performance.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management including ensuing the availability of required equipment and supplies, and scheduling of resources and overtime.
• Establish and execute laboratory equipment capital plans within established budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory services and products to enhance competitiveness and attract new business and/or customers.
• Engage and participate with Business Development personnel to market laboratory services and products to new markets and customers such as our capability in nuclear material evaluation and selection, nuclear fuel characterization and testing, hot cell facility and operation, development and fabrication of isotope sources, etc.
• Prepare proposals in response to solicitations from both within company and outside customers including:
  • Preparing in-house cost estimates including applying appropriate labor rates and G&A.
  • Identifying and securing quotes from prospective outsourced suppliers.
  • Securing review and approval from company legal counsel of proposed terms & conditions.
  • Conducting and securing upper management reviews and approvals in accordance with company policies.
  • Transmittal of final proposal to customer.
  • Coordinating with Finance personnel on appropriate booking and establishment of cost charging accounts for awarded scopes.
• Manage overall operational cost to adhere to cost center budget.
• Oversee overall NME P&L performance to ensure achievement of established revenue and operating income goals.
• Supervise and assign NME personnel’s daily workloads.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• Must have at least five (5) years of leadership/supervisory experience.
  • Leadership experience includes positions that involve providing direction to others and schedule as well as responsibility that can be demonstrated by an ability to take the initiative, adhere to deadlines, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a nuclear field and laboratory operation is required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in nuclear materials or radiochemistry is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $114,000.00 - $180,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,000.00 and $180,000.00 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.