Associate BBGN Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated. We are seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). This is a hands-on, systems-level role where you'll work at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
• Support the integration of battleship specific systems into the propulsion plant.
• Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant.
• Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non conformances.
• Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
• Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

• Prior Navy experience with nuclear propulsion plant operations (ship or prototype).
• Background in submarine plant engineering or previous plant or prototype qualification.
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Naval Architecture/Marine, or Systems Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues.
• Good communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to clearly document analyses and present recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• All candidates must be able to pass a drug test.