Associate Mechanical Engineer Naval Nuclear Laboratory - 2.7 West Mifflin, PA Job Details $63,900 - $97,800 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Vessel system design Mid-level Technical report writing Marine propulsion systems Bachelor's degree in engineering Task prioritization Design development Design engineering Power generation systems Technical troubleshooting support Design of mechanical systems Master's degree in engineering Achieving project delivery timelines Leadership Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Nuclear power systems Team building Full Job Description West Mifflin, PA, US Niskayuna, NY, US 2026-08-17 09:34:08 Engineering & Science Back to results About Us 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 nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description Carrier Power Plant Mechanical (CPM) engineers provide expert technical support to the United States Navy during ship construction, operations, and all the way through to decommissioning. CPM engineers support the NIMITZ and Ford Class carrier platforms and help ensure maximum fleet readiness, operational capability, and safety through development and delivery of high-quality technical products, solutions to emergent fleet issues, and proactive development of propulsion plant system improvements. CPM is seeking highly motivated engineers and scientists to support this mission and experience the fast-paced work of fleet support. Join our team for an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate engineering and leadership skills in the power plant engineering field.?

Responsibilities include:

• Drive innovation to improve steam and reactor plant system performance, operation, or maintenance
• Become an expert in propulsion plant systems and operations
• Provide resolution of operating fleet and shipyard technical issues
• Lead design changes such as developing detailed designs, shipboard use procedures and manuals, and supporting installation and operation
• Prioritize and manage tasks to ensure technical deliverables meet schedules and budgets
• Facilitate a strong and productive teaming environment with related organizations both internal and external to the company
• Write and review formal technical?recommendations
• Frequently interact with company management, shipyard personnel, Navy representatives, and specialists within the company to advance a unified technical direction.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill 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 High intrinsic motivation to learn Ability to work effectively within a team Demonstrated ability to drive complicated technical problems to resolution Experience with technical evaluations and reports Strong written and verbal communication skills Compensation and Benefits 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 Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $63,900.00 - $97,800.00 annually 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 nation's 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. Back to results