Job description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure the safety and reliability of our nation’s naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy’s submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly own a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
The Naval Training and Simulation (NTS) department at Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) designs, develops, deploys, and maintains training simulators for the US Navy at training sites across the US. The NTS Electrical/Computer Engineer will work on software applications and computing architectures hosting real-time software models that emulate shipboard embedded control systems and electrical components for new and existing simulators. Through this work, the engineer will gain a valuable understanding of the operation of various Navy propulsion, electrical, and control systems via research and design, implementation, and hands-on testing of several simulator systems used to train Naval Nuclear Operators on current and future Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program ship classes.
The successful candidate will work in an agile, team-oriented environment to develop these software architectures, systems and engineering models. As an experienced engineer, you will apply your knowledge, creativity, and software design, implementation, and troubleshooting skills daily. Experienced engineers also provide training and mentoring to teammates and lead significant efforts. Cognizant areas may include researching, planning, designing, modeling, analyzing, documenting, testing, presenting, and leading these engineering solutions.
Skills we are looking for:
- High proficiency in C and C++ with 5+ years of experience in application development
- Systems/board-level software development, troubleshooting, and debugging experience
- Experienced in multiple languages (Python, Java, C#) and environments (Windows and Linux)
- Experienced with integrated development environments (MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, etc.)
- Experienced with version controlling, documenting and packaging in large-scale code bases
What we offer:
The diversity in job opportunities and collective expertise of the community at NNL provides engineers the opportunity to continue gaining technical skills and broadening their experience throughout their careers while tackling exciting and challenging assignments. As a national asset, NNL provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
- Computer/Software Engineering degree with a minimum 3.2/4.0 GPA
- Knowledge and experience in embedded systems, microprocessors, and controllers
- Knowledge and experience in software and protocols for various I/O interfaces
- Experience in distributed processing, inter-process communication and synchronization
- Experience with real-time engineering model development, preferably for simulation
- Experience working with hardware and firmware engineers to design embedded systems
- Ability to understand electronics and software diagrams and electrical schematics
- Demonstrated ability to learn and assimilate knowledge rapidly
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience leading and facilitating teams in an Agile organization
- Demonstrated action-oriented “can-do” attitude that shows initiative and ownership
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP) may require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date, subject to approved disability or religious accommodations. We understand this federal requirement is subject to litigation and enforcement may change. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity
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