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Position Overview:
BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Electrical System Design Engineer. The position reports to the System Design Manager. The group supports programs for internal and external customers across Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Radioisotopes, and Nuclear Reactor Design. The ideal candidate would have a broad understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals with an interest in applying that knowledge across a variety of programs.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
Your Day to Day as an Electrical System Design Engineer:

• Utilize relevant system requirements and interface requirements to prepare appropriate engineering documentation, drawings, analyses, reports, etc.
• Drive requirements for and support test activities/data analysis as a part of the design team.
• Support procurement activities of vendors implementing components and systems to BWXT specifications.
• Lead the creation of appropriate output documentation such as electrical schematics.
• Coordinate with other interfacing disciplines such as mechanical engineers, system engineers, nuclear engineers, and system design engineers.
• Prepare and present design results to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have demonstrable ability to recognize and solve problems and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Must be self-directed with minimal day-to-day supervision needed and capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in specifying motors, transformers, inductors, or other magnetic devices.
• General understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Electronics Desktop (including Maxwell), or equivalent electromagnetic field simulation.
• Programming experience with Python, C, C#, Visual Basic or similar computer programming languages.
• Experience with the design and operation of electromechanical nuclear reactor control systems.
• Knowledge or ability to design, develop, and/or specify sensors for extreme operating environments.
• Experience with SABER or other electrical/electronic modeling software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $85,000 - $134,000
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $134,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
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 health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety 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.
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