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Intermediate Materials Engineer - Nondestructive Testing

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Niskayuna, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

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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

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a driven and dynamic Intermediate engineer to join the Nondestructive Testing Engineering team. Work with a talented team to develop non-destructive testing technologies for application at the laboratory, at vendors, and for shipboard inspections. A successful candidate must be able to work both independently or in a team environment, as well as be self-directing and highly detail oriented. You will be expected to develop creative solutions using established and new technologies, be cognizant of all phases of your work including planning, tracking, operations, safety, quality, and technical writing. Work in this area will focus on developing and applying novel non-destructive testing solutions to additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, structural health monitoring, and automation. Perform hands on laboratory development work and work with vendors. The successful candidate has the opportunity to complete necessary NDT certifications, qualify as a shipyard radiation worker, and travel to support shipboard inspection programs (Up to 5 percent travel).

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or SRE qualified.

Preferred Skills

  • Certification or experience with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Electromagnetic Testing (ET), Radiographic Testing (RT) or other non-destructive testing method.
  • Experience in the development and application of phased array ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Software development/programming experience (.NET, C#, Java, or Python), data acquisition and analysis, and engineering analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Physics degrees preferred.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Captial 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

$76,400.00 - $117,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line 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.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Salary : $76,400 - $117,000

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