NDT Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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.

BWXT is currently seeking an NDT Engineer to join our growing team in Mt. Vernon, IN!

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the technical excellence of NDT programs and inspections.
• Collaborate with Level III Inspectors and/or NAVSEA Examiners to ensure processes, procedures, techniques, and inspections meet contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to author reports documenting well engineered solutions to technical problems and nonconformities.
• Drive continuous improvement within the NDT inspection program including the submittal of technical contract changes related to NDT as needed.
• Participate in and/or lead inspection development, training activities, and equipment procurement across all NDT methods.
• Provide technical cognizance over supplier NDT activities for the facility and coordinate with other BWXT facilities to resolve common supplier NDT performance issues.
• Assess candidate non-destructive evaluation needs and develop design concepts for custom system development to meet those needs. 
• Design and model NDE tests supported by analysis and numerical modeling to optimize testing systems. 
• Perform NDE system design including specifying subsystem components such as scanners, NDE instruments, data acquisition instruments, and software development. 

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• At least 4 years of related experience with an emphasis on NDT methods.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Proven analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in collaborative environments and leading cross-functional teams of subject matter experts. 
• Able to identify industry best practices and lessons learned to apply to the implementation in facility processes. 
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a team, and individually according to work needs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using CIVA for simulating ultrasonic and eddy current inspections.
• Experience using CAPPSNC or Renishaw measurement programming.
• Experience using CAD packages.

Benefits:

In addition to rewarding work, the NDT Engineer will work a 9/80 work week while receive market-leading wages; paid time off; a paid winter holiday shutdown; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

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Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) 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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