Engineering Jobs in Branford Connecticut

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Come join Bexorg, Decode the Brain. Reinvent Drug Discovery!

Recent funding news: Bexorg Raises $42.5M to Transform CNS Drug Development with World’s First Integrated AI and Whole-Human Brain Platform

About Bexorg

Bexorg is a pioneering tech-bio company on a mission to decode the human brain and build a future without brain disease. Founded out of Yale University and headquartered in New Haven, CT, Bexorg combines breakthrough neuroscience, AI, and ethical innovation to revolutionize how therapies for central nervous system disorders are discovered and developed.

Our proprietary BrainEx platform enables research on metabolically active whole brains—unlocking insights that traditional models can’t match—and our AI-driven XO Digital engine turns that data into actionable discoveries for drug development. As part of our growing operations team, you’ll help scale these transformative technologies from research to impact, working cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and partners to bring structure, clarity, and execution excellence to a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. At Bexorg, we value curiosity, integrity, and collaboration—and we’re building a team ready to make the impossible achievable.

About the Role

Bexorg is seeking a highly experienced, trusted, and proactive Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic execution partner to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is singularly focused on maximizing CEO effectiveness, operating leverage, and follow-through across a complex and fast-moving organization.

This role acts as an extension of the CEO—owning executive-level calendar and inbox management, meeting preparation and follow-through, travel and expense coordination, and governance support tied to the Board and executive leadership cadence. In addition, this role will be actively involved in strategic initiatives across Bexorg, including but not limited to: team management, project management, commercial buildout, and corporate development. This work is integral to Bexorg’s strategic objectives and will enable the CEO and executive team to deliver on the key milestones that will drive business success.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, anticipatory, comfortable exercising judgment, and energized by operating at the center of a fast-paced, high-growth biopharmaceutical company.

CEO Support and Communication Cadence

• Act as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, owning communication cadence, follow-through, and operational rigor
• Establish and maintain a structured rhythm with the CEO (weekly week ahead briefings, standing 1:1s, action tracking, and proactive escalation of open items)
• Join select CEO meetings, maintain action logs, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Calendar, Inbox & Priority Management

• Own the CEOs calendar end-to-end, ensuring alignment with priorities and effective use of time
• Schedule meetings quickly and accurately, proactively resolving conflicts and managing holds
• Enforce agenda discipline for internal meetings and ensure appropriate preparation
• Monitor and triage the CEOs inbox, flagging priorities and drafting responses when appropriate

Board, Leadership, and Governance Support

• Fully own logistics and preparation for Board meetings and Board dinners, including advance planning, timelines, and on-site execution
• Coordinate board and leadership prep sessions and track materials and agendas
• Support leadership meetings and biannual All-Hands meetings

Travel & Expense Management

• Manage all CEO travel (domestic and international), including itineraries, accommodations, and ground transportation
• Submit and manage CEO expense reports and coordinate with Finance on clarifications

Project Management

• Help manage project management structures and tools such as sprints, scrums, and standups to ensure the timely and effective completion of key strategic workstreams.
• Help organize and run regular, recurring meetings such as all-hands, milestones review, etc.

Candidate Profile | Who You Are

• Track record of experience supporting senior executives, including direct support of a CEO or equivalent C-suite leader
• Prior exposure to board, investor, or public-company operating cadence, including preparation timelines and executive-level communications
• Exceptionally organized and detail-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Strong communicator who can synthesize information, anticipate needs, and provide clear recommendations
• Operates with sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of ownership
• Energized by working at the center of a small, high-performing, fast-moving organization
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, where adaptability, creativity, and execution are key.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar high-performance environments
• MBA preferred with a prior background in product or engineering ideal
• Experience working startups, particularly in high-growth or early-stage companies
• Proven project management experience, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges and develop actionable solutions

Why Join Us

• Be at the center of a mission-driven company shaping the future of neuroscience and biomedical operations.
• Play a pivotal role in scaling our operations 5× over the next two years.
• Build systems, teams, and habits that will define how we scale for years to come.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company and/or portfolio companies.

Job Details:

Process Engineer

• Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

• Location: West Haven, CT

• Salary: $87,000 – $103,000 (DOE)

• Schedule: Day shift

• Benefits: Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to support and lead high-volume assembly operations with a strong emphasis on process optimization, automation, and Lean manufacturing. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

As a Process Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and sustain assembly processes aligned with quality, productivity, and cost targets

• Identify and implement automation opportunities including robotics, vision systems, and material handling solutions

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping

• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to launch new products and processes into production

• Analyze manufacturing KPIs (cycle time, OEE, scrap, downtime) and drive corrective actions

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis) to resolve process issues

• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams

• Evaluate new equipment and technologies; build business cases and support capital projects from concept through implementation

• Champion Lean culture by training, mentoring, and engaging team members at all levels

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all process engineering activities

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-volume assembly environment

• Proven experience with automation integration and Lean manufacturing principles

• Strong knowledge of assembly tooling, fixtures, and workstation design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar)

• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, Six Sigma fundamentals, and process validation

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• Experience with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, or MES platforms

• Exposure to multi-site or cross-cultural manufacturing environments

Work Environment:

This role operates within a fast-paced manufacturing and assembly environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Strict adherence to safety and quality standards is expected.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was built on delivering high-quality talent to leading organizations. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its reach across manufacturing, technology, and professional services nationwide.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references.

Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Imaging Research)

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000/year + Benefits

The Opportunity

Join an innovative research organization at the forefront of diagnostic development. We are seeking a proactive, highly organized leader to drive impactful imaging studies and advance our understanding of diseases through investigational radiotracers and quantitative imaging. This is a chance to manage high-stakes scientific discovery in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with study leadership, core staff, external vendors, and global sponsors.
• Financial Oversight: Manage study budgets, contracts, agreements, and change orders; collaborate with finance for invoicing and reconciliation.
• Project Lifecycle: Lead all project meetings (scheduling, agendas, and documentation) and track action items to ensure milestones are met.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Coordinate IRB submissions and ensure all projects adhere to strict regulatory standards.
• Operational Excellence: Track global project statuses, prepare executive metrics/projections, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or business field.
• Experience: 3+ years of direct experience in clinical research.
• Skills: Proven leadership in project management, critical thinking, and time management.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to lead calls and presentations with sponsors and internal teams.
• Location: Ability to work onsite in New Haven, CT, at least 2–3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of clinical research experience (with 3+ years specifically in Project Management).
• Deep understanding of GDocP, GCP, and clinical trial regulations.
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) is a plus.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory bodies.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Chief Operating Officer

Position Location: North Branford, CT

Company

Premier Building Associates [PBA] is a leading commercial roofing contractor based in North Branford, CT.

Boyne Capital is a Miami, FL-based Private Equity firm that seeks to forge lasting and collaborative relationships with companies and support them in achieving their next phase of growth.

Opportunity

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will manage day-to-day operations including overseeing project management, scheduling, operations, team building, resource allocation and procurement while being closely aligned and providing input to the sales and estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management systems and processes
• Manage profitability by optimizing scheduling, labor, and procurement
• Track scheduling and progress in the field
• Drive and monitor a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. Oversee the development and implementation of safety training programs.
• Make improvements to the estimating function and processes
• Work closely with estimating and project management teams to drive profitable revenue growth
• Develop annual budget, in collaboration with CEO and CFO, and manage day-to-day operations to annual budget
• Implement and track KPIs to track operational performance and communicate performance to CEO
• Attract, hire, retain, and develop top talent. Oversee employee performance management, training, and development programs
• Support the CEO and Board with add-on acquisitions evaluation and lead post-acquisition integrations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational leadership roles in construction, including at least 4 years in the roofing industry
• Proven track record of success in a COO/VP of Operations or other leadership role leading multiple crews
• Prior success developing strategy and leading business with sustained positive P&L impact
• Experience servicing enterprise level accounts
• Strong communication skills
• Able to be onsite in North Branford, CT office and travel as needed for project/team oversight

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business/operations management/marketing or related field
• Project Management / Field Service Management software experience
• Add-On Integration Experience
• Private equity experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base + Bonus + Equity
• 401K with employer contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision/STD and LTD Insurance

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in civil construction projects to join a growing and dynamic team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, managing the preconstruction process, and supporting project execution from bid through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with operations teams to deliver high-quality civil projects.

What people are saying

• “Good teamwork. Good experience.”

Construction Laborer — Employee Review on Indeed

• “Good attention to detail and sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.”

Construction Worker — Employee Review on Indeed

• “Great job … the best job I ever had loved working hands on.”

Field Team Member — Employee Review on Indeed

Title: Sitework Estimator

Location: New Haven County, CT

Salary: $80,000 to $130,000

What We Offer

• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to diverse civil construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate equipment, labor, material, and subcontractor estimates
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site visits
• Analyze project sites to understand conditions and restrictions impacting production
• Develop and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope completeness and value
• Prepare and track project bid status reports
• Ensure compliance with scope of work, geotechnical reports, drawings, specifications, and details
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and cost codes
• Lead and manage support staff during the bid process
• Oversee preconstruction activities and manage buyout process upon project award
• Coordinate thorough project handoff to Project Manager and Superintendent
• Support project implementation throughout the lifecycle of the project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in:
• HCSS Heavy Bid

Onsite AI Engineer - Construction Industry Focus

New Haven, CT - Onsite 5 days per week

• Initial Assignment: Fully onsite 5 days per week at a construction site in Ft. Myers (FL) or New Haven (CT) for 1 year
• Post-Assignment: Relocation to one of the corporate offices for hybrid employment: Boston, MA (preferred), New York City (NY), New Haven (CT), Herndon (VA), West Palm Beach (FL), or Estero (FL)

Role Summary

As the on-site catalyst who turns AI ideas into working reality. Partnering with each project’s AI Champion (Project Manager or Superintendent), you’ll uncover pain points, redesign workflows, and deploy AI agents that cut down reporting, accelerate RFIs, simplify lookahead planning, progress updates, materials tracking, and more. When needed, you will develop user stories and coordinate development with the central AI Studio. You’ll help advance the vision of the “Construction Site of the Future,” showing how agentic AI will transform project operations.

Responsibilities

• Workflow discovery and redesign: Lead Lean/Six Sigma workshops; map value streams; log high-impact AI agent opportunities that improve field efficiency.
• AI agent development: Build and deploy multiple production-ready AI agents using Copilot Studio, Power Apps/Automate, ChatGPT Enterprise, or code-first frameworks. Integrate agents into Teams/SharePoint on the front end and Databricks Lakehouse or other enterprise data sources on the back end.
• RAG pipelines and LLMOps: Design and operate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines with Databricks Delta Tables, Unity Catalog, and Vector Search (or Spark/Hadoop equivalents). Monitor cost, latency, adoption, and model drift.
• Cross-cloud orchestration: Blend OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock services through secure custom connectors to maximize flexibility and adoption.
• Data integration: Partner with Data Engineering to deliver ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and event-driven connectors that feed RAG pipelines and AI agents.
• Change management and adoption: Train field teams, gather feedback, iterate quickly, and embed agents into SOPs. Track usage and ROI with adoption metrics and behavior-change KPIs.
• Stakeholder communication: Translate technical results into business value for leadership and clients. Contribute use cases and playbooks for the “Construction Site of the Future.”
• Compliance and hand-offs: Ensure all AI solutions meet the company’s data governance and security standards. Draft clear user stories and specs for escalation to central AI/Data Engineering teams when necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in AI engineering, data science, or ML-focused software engineering.
• Proven experience building multiple AI agents in production environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and LLMOps practices.
• Must have strong traditional software engineering background in Python

Bonus Points

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or other process-heavy industries.
• Advanced degree in a technical field.

Role:

Join project teams across the U.S. as the on-site catalyst who turns AI ideas into working reality. Partnering with each project’s AI Champion (Project Manager or Superintendent), you’ll uncover pain points, redesign workflows, and deploy AI agents that cut down reporting, accelerate RFIs, simplify lookahead planning, progress updates, materials tracking, and more. When needed, you will develop user stories and coordinate development with the central AI Studio. You’ll help advance the vision of the “Construction Site of the Future,” showing how agentic AI will transform project operations.

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Responsibilities:

• Opportunity hunting and workflow redesign – Lead Lean/Six Sigma discovery workshops; map value streams, assess process and data maturity, and log low-effort/high-impact AI use cases.
• Process and data maturity assessment – Evaluate each jobsite’s current workflows and underlying data; surface gaps that block AI adoption and develop phased improvement plans with Operations Excellence to establish the right process baseline before deploying agents.
• Assess the market solutions – Evaluate off-the-shelf and platform tools; launch pilots, measure impact, and scale wins.
• Rapid AI-agent builds – Convert user stories into production-ready agents in Copilot Studio / Power Apps/Automate, ChatGPT Enterprise, or code-first frameworks within days; wire them to Teams/SharePoint on the front end and Databricks Lakehouse or other sources on the back end.
• Enterprise-grade engineering & LLMOps – Build RAG pipelines backed by Delta tables, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Vector Search; automate infra with GitHub Actions / Posit; monitor latency, cost, adoption, and drift.
• Data integrations – Partner with Data Engineering to design and maintain ETL pipelines, API integrations, and event-driven connectors feeding RAG and agents.
• Cross-cloud orchestration – Blend OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock behind secure custom connectors; package agents for seamless rollout.
• Change enablement – Train crews, gather feedback, iterate, and track adoption and ROI metrics; apply influence model principles to embed agents into daily routines and SOPs, and track behavior change KPIs.
• Stakeholder communication – Brief project leadership and clients on agent impact in clear business terms; contribute use cases and playbooks for “Construction Site of the Future.”
• Escalation & hand-off – Draft clear user stories, data specs, and acceptance criteria for any complex solution that requires the central AI Solution Engineers or Data Engineering / Data Science team to lean in.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in AI engineering / full-stack data applications or data science, including 2+ years building production LLM/RAG solutions.
• Bachelor’s in CS, Engineering, Physics, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Prior hands-on work in construction or heavy process industries (manufacturing, oil & gas, chemicals) is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated process excellence background (Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent) with experience diagnosing process and data gaps and supporting change management plans with Operations Excellence.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Hands-on expertise with Copilot Studio, Power Apps/Automate, custom connectors, and CoE Toolkit governance.
• Programming & data stack: Python, SQL, Databricks Lakehouse, vector stores.
• DevOps & IaC: GitHub Actions (or Azure DevOps) and Posit Workbench/Connect automation or comparable CI/CD tooling; strong Git/GitHub workflow discipline.
• Integration & ETL skills: Foundational understanding of ETL/ELT design, Airflow or Databricks Workflows, and REST/GraphQL API development; proven collaboration with Data Engineering on source-to-lake and lake-to-agent pipelines.
• Willing and able to travel and work on active jobsites.

We are seeking an experienced Data Lakehouse Manager to lead our enterprise data engineering practice and oversee the design, modernization, and operational excellence of our Snowflake-based Lakehouse platform on Azure.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, ensuring scalable, reliable data pipelines that power analytics and business intelligence across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud data platforms, strong architectural capabilities, and a passion for mentoring teams while driving high-impact data solutions that support strategic business decisions.

Geologist Project Manager

We're seeking a Project Manager to lead Geologist projects. This role oversees project delivery, manages technical teams, and coordinates with clients, regulators, and subcontractors of challenging site characterization and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• We are looking for creative, results driven individuals with strong backgrounds in team management, geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, or related fields
• Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) or someone on an LEP track
• BS/MS in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or similar major
• Minimum 8 years' experience completing environmental investigation and remediation

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you’ll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Manufacturing Engineer II (12-month contract // North Haven, CT)

Top Skills:

1. Sustaining/Manufacturing Engineering experience required (supporting medical devices) supporting day to day manufacturing
2. Experience with packaging equipment (automated systems, bar sealers, and form fill and seal packaging lines)
3. Execution of Equipment/Process Validation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execution of root cause investigations for packaging equipment failures / nonconformances
• Supporting day-to-day manufacturing by resolving line down situations, scrap issues, and equipment downtime
• Execute validation protocols for new and existing equipment/processes
• Create, complete, and maintain manufacturing documentation

Target Years of Experience: 2 - 4 years of manufacturing experience

Duties:

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Must Haves:

• Nonconformance investigation and root cause analysis skills, particularly for packaging related manufacturing
• Experience with injection molding and other plastics production
• Previous experience with execution of validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities
• Technical writing knowledge
• Cross functional communication

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.