Senior Quality Assurance Professional

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 are committed to empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that supports growth, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or early in your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from industry experts, and contribute to meaningful work that advances nuclear innovation.

Our business thrives on a diverse range of skills, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making an impact.

BWXT is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to serve as a senior-level quality expert responsible for complex technical oversight, supplier assurance, audit leadership, corrective action management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on quality systems, including NQA‑1.

Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day-to-Day as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

• Provide technical oversight for supplier and government‑furnished materials.
• Review material certifications to ensure testing results and metallurgical properties meet specifications.
• Oversee receipt inspection, over‑inspection, and production processes.
• Resolve technical issues as required.
• Maintain material, product traceability, and specification compliance databases.
• Review contract modifications and provide cost estimates for bid and proposal activities.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to Operating Procedures, Quality Work Instructions, and unit-specific instructions.
• Lead internal and external audits to verify technical, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare audit plans using performance data, prior findings, and applicable requirements.
• Initiate and review Corrective Actions, ensuring audit findings are fully resolved.
• Serve as the UPRR representative for customer audits.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Highly self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Six Sigma or lead certification/experience.
• Experience with NQA‑1 quality systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and continuing education support, including mentorship programs.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages cross-generational collaboration.
• Opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven organization shaping the future of energy.
• Continuous learning and training to support long-term career growth.

Pay: $$86,000 - $$136,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $$86,000 and $$136,000 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.