Nuclear Engineer, Associate
Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP)
West Mifflin, PAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- OperationsPythonMATLAB
- Work
- On-site in West Mifflin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations36%Python6%MATLAB2%of 98 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking an entry-level engineer for the Fleet Reactor Engineering department to lead evaluations of nuclear reactor operations and transients. This role offers an opportunity to understand reactor designs and develop analytical skills to support the mission of keeping sailors, the public, and the environment safe. Multiple openings are available in several units.
Key Responsibilities
- Thermal hydraulic model development and analysis.
- Researching and developing probabilistic models for reactor plant safety.
- Understanding and communicating nuclear plant accident progression.
- Developing scripts to run models and post-process results.
- Working productively and efficiently with a team to document analyses.
- Understanding and communicating results to coworkers, managers, and Naval Reactors.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; OR
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field.
Preferred Skills
- Degrees in Nuclear, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with thermal-hydraulic analysis, scripting, and coding.
- Preferably experience with reactor safety computer codes (e.g., RELAP5-3D or MELCOR) or post-processing in MATLAB or Python.
- Strong interest in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and related subjects.
- Ability to understand large/complex systems including fluids, heat transfer, instrumentation and control systems, and electrical components.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and concisely.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Must be able to pass a drug test for marijuana, as it is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance.