Mechanical Analyst

Location

Lynchburg, VA | United States

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at  .

BWXT is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Advanced Technologies division!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team working on a variety of projects including next generation reactor design, reactor component/equipment development, and advanced manufacturing technology development.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. A hybrid or fully remote work arrangement will be considered for this position.

Job Description / Duties:

• Provide technical project/task specific work including reviewing, and self-performing activities.
• Perform component stress analyses to include ASME and NASA Standard based analyses.
• Use ANSYS to analyze components.
• Interface with design and manufacturing personnel to optimize and fabricate designs.
• Utilize 3D CAD (ex. SolidWorks) to manipulate design models for analysis.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of design/modeling activities.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to product designs.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to quality related processes as it relates to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance programs and design/drafting activities.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Structural) is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in mechanical engineering/analysis is required.
• Must be proficient in ANSYS.
• Experienced in ASME Section III and Section VIII of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Familiar with NASA Standard 5012B.
• Must be able to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Must possess the ability and attitude to learn a variety of new procedures, processes and tools.
• Must be able to effectively prepare and deliver technical calculations, reports, and presentations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Proficient in Solidworks.
• Knowledgeable in ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Standard.
• Prior experience in gas cooled reactor nuclear fuel mechanical design.

Benefits :

• 12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown.

• Tuition Assistance.
• This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
• Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan.
• BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 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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