Test Engineer, Senior
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West Mifflin, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust Empowerment and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Training Simulator Testing (TST) unit is responsible for planning developing and executing test programs that ensure highfidelity training simulators are safe reliable and effective tools for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). TST supports the S6G MTS 701/711 and S8G Prototype Simulation Suites used today at the Nuclear Power Training Unit - Charleston (NPTUC) and Kesselring Site (KS) and is developing the S9G Simulation Suite that will be deployed as part of the Next Generation Training Program (NGTP) in the 2030s. TSTs work directly supports initial operator training qualification and continued fleet readiness by delivering highquality simulation products and robust test programs.
In this role you will help shape the next generation of nuclear operator training by leading and executing test programs developing and reviewing technical procedures and test cases and coordinating closely with software developers hardware engineers and Navy will work within a crosssite team that supports both lifecycle testing and new program development with test activities spanning Bettis Laboratory Site (BLS) Kesselring Site (KS) and fleet training locations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to highimpact technical work while mentoring others improving test processes and helping to define how future simulators are tested and delivered. Some travel required (10%).
Key Responsibilities include:
- Support earlystage S9G development activities including:
Writing and reviewing test cases and manuals for new trainer capabilities.
Helping to verify and validate models graphics and control behaviors against plant requirements. - Collaborate across disciplines and organizations working with:
Software and model development teams to clarify requirements identify issues and iterate on solutions.
Hardware and integration teams to plan and execute testing of new trainer components (e.g. task trainers peripheral equipment or upgraded systems). - Contribute to process and documentation improvements such as:
Implementing and refining lifecycle and automated testing instructions and local test procedures.
Supporting updates to manuals user guides and knowledge management tools to ensure longterm sustainment of test knowledge.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or
- Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer Refueling Engineer or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
- Degrees in Engineering or Engineering Technology are preferred.
- Experience with testing simulation or control systems preferably in S9G Plant Operations or similarly complex technical environment.
- Familiarity with test program development including writing test plans test cases and afteraction reports.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders including software hardware operations and customer representatives.
- Experience using or developing technical instructions procedures or process documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and support scheduledriven work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to lead or contribute to technical discussions and working sessions.
- Experience mentoring junior staff or supporting the development of new team members is a plus.
- Knowledge of project management concepts (e.g. integrated schedules work planning metrics) is beneficial.
- Health Dental Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC (FMP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory Kenneth A. Kesselring Site and Naval Reactors Facility and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology provided technical support and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nations submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers scientists technicians and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
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