Engineering Jobs in Dallastown, PA

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Project Engineer l
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Glen Rock, PA 15 hours ago

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position responsible for managing projects that support our manufacturing equipment and facilities.


Essential Functions:

  • Manage and execute small to mid-size capital projects.
  • Prepare user and functional specifications, project plans, scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quote (RFQ) documents.
  • Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors. Obtain and review competitive bids.
  • Submit purchase requisitions and track costs.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Prepare change control documentation, work instructions, equipment installation and operational qualification protocols, and summary reports as required.
  • Ensure safety is designed into equipment.
  • Ensure long-term maintenance and reliability practices are established.
  • Assist lead engineers in the execution of large capital projects.
  • Contribute technical expertise to improve equipment reliability and performance.
  • Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.
  • Work closely with process owners on continuous improvement projects.
  • Support maintenance, production and project management.
  • Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles, and embrace 6S LEAN culture.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Job Specifications:

  • B.S. degree in Engineering
  • A self-starting team player that can handle multiple and changing priorities
  • Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills
  • Strong analytical and computer skills
  • Sound organization and communication skills
  • Communicate fluently in English
  • Tolerate odors and noise associated with manufacturing operations
  • Travel throughout the manufacturing areas, buildings and campus to allow personal observations of equipment and facilities associated with responsibilities
  • Travel to customer and vendor facilities as required
  • Accommodate a flexible work schedule
  • Proficiency in computer programs for engineering such as Office 365 applications and AutoCad
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Air Interdiction Agent
$41 - 53.29
York, PA 2 days ago

PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW!

Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

  • Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
  • Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
  • Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
  • Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

  • GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
  • GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
  • GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

  • GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
  • GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
  • GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

  • GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
  • GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
  • GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

  • RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)
  • RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

  • Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
  • Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
  • Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
  • Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
  • Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

  • Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
  • Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
  • Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
  • Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

  • Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR
  • Apply onUSAJOBS;OR
  • Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

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Maintenance Planner
🏢 Adhesives Research, Inc.
Salary not disclosed
Glen Rock, PA 1 week ago

Job Summary:


The Maintenance Planner’s primary job function is to plan and coordinate activities for the Maintenance Department. Drives to maintain the work order backlog at an acceptable level and works with other team members in the department to minimize unplanned production downtime.

Essential Functions:

  1. Plan and coordinate activities for the Maintenance Mechanics: PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work,

etc. using CMMS software (Limble)

  • Serves as Primary Administrator of the CMMS software (Limble)
  • Coordinate with Maintenance Clerk on procurement and kitting of parts for planned work.
  • Maintain and improve Adhesives Research manufacturing facilities, support systems and equipment.
  • Support change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering.
  • Lead, facilitate, and champion process optimization and continuous improvement projects designed to promote top line growth opportunities through: equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements
  • Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and with minimalsupervision
  1. Write change controls as required per SPAR 7233
  2. Write planned deviations and non-conformances for PM’s as needed
  3. Supports the area managers and supervisors with key metrics, identifies and implements continuous improvement actions; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to improving equipment reliability, PMs, and facility cleanliness
  4. Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers
  5. Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
  6. Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors
  7. Conform to Company policies and procedures, Quality Systems, cGMPs, ISO, OSHA, etc.
  8. Perform and/or support maintenance duties as needed.
  9. Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects
  10. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and company procedures


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Job Specifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong background in maintenance planning/coordinating work flows
  • Previous maintenance supervisory experience a plus
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in maintenance
  • Experience / knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability
  • Computer literacy with good working knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Product Manager
Salary not disclosed
York, Pennsylvania 1 week ago

Product Manager – Compressor Packages

$95,000 – $130,000 per year + 401K + Bonuses

York, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-Time | Engineering | Manufacturing | Product Management

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the company's York, PA operation is seeking a Product Manager – Compressor Packages to join the team.

In this role, you'll take overall responsibility for one or more product groups throughout their entire lifecycle, from conception and development through market launch and portfolio management. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams globally, engaging in strategy, pricing, customer analysis, and new product introduction.

Please note: This is not an IT-related position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage one or more product groups throughout their full lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, development, and sales teams.
  • Develop long- and medium-term portfolio strategies.
  • Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses to inform business decisions.
  • Engage directly with internal and external customers through travel (up to 20%, including international).
  • Own product pricing strategies, cost, and margin performance.
  • Create and deliver product training and technical presentations.
  • Collaborate with industry authorities, committees, and professional organizations.
  • Define and guide new product and process development initiatives.
  • Lead market launches for new products.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience within Capex Machinery
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
  • Independent yet collaborative working style.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).
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Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Salary not disclosed
York, Pennsylvania 1 week ago

Precision Custom Components (PCC) is seeking a talented Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to join our team. This is an on-site position reporting to our manufacturing facility in York, PA

At PCC you'll be part of a skilled team that delivers high-quality, made-to-spec components where precision, reliability, and customer focus matter. Whether you're driving results in the office or making them happen on the shop floor, you'll collaborate across departments to solve problems, support efficient operations, and help ensure every component is completed safely, accurately, and with precision!

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is concerned with planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the:

  • receiving of raw materials, consumable items, parts, finished goods, equipment, tools, and gauges;
  • warehousing, storage, and inventory of items, as well as delivery of items to manufacturing departments;
  • and shipment of items from the Company to customers, business partners, or vendors.

This includes supervision and training of hourly and salaried personnel to meet required quality, budget, and production standards in the Shipping, Receiving, & Stores Department.

Essential Duties of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor:

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the hourly and salaried personnel assigned to the department, including making work assignments, and providing personnel training.
  • Ensure that work is completed in accordance with all contractual/operating requirements, Company objectives and in compliance with established quality standards.
  • Train, upgrade skills, and utilize human resources to optimal usage.
  • Monitor performance and efficiency of employees' work efforts and take initiative to correct deficiencies.
  • Maintain accurate records related to department/shift activities.
  • Educate and direct the department workforce in the importance of performing all activities in accordance with established safety practice. Supports resolution of safety deficiencies within the department.
  • Enforce company work rules and implement disciplinary action when necessary. Conduct regular assessment of employee performance, participate in improving morale and work performance. Provide training of personnel to maximize flexibility and efficiency.
  • Develop improved operational methods that result in improved efficiency and reduction of costs.
  • Control workforce assignments in support of production schedules. Provide measuring techniques to assure optimal operating performance.
  • Monitor and enforce acceptable housekeeping standards.
  • Identify location for items to be stored and coordinate with warehousepersons.
  • Coordinate the purging and consolidation of material to assure adequate storage space.
  • Resolve receiving issues associated with inconsistencies within the ERP System.
  • Communicate with Material Handling and other departments related to the need to get larger material unloaded from trucks or moved from the warehouse.
  • Initiate material transfers within the ERP System.
  • Obtain \"pick lists\" from Production Control and provide them to warehousepersons for gathering of material/parts.
  • Issue material to the PCC jobs within the ERP System.
  • Initiate receipts of direct/drop shipments within the ERP System.
  • Coordinate receipt and tracking of GFE/GFM among the warehousepersons, the Engineering Department and other functions within the organization, including matching PCC assigned part numbers on receipt records to GFE/GFM lot stickers.
  • Initiate action upon receipt of material that requires receipt inspection or verification prior to release.
  • Perform monthly cycle counting and annual physical inventory audit
  • Provide metric reports for timely receiving, storage, and shipment
  • Develop the use of technology to aid with speed and accuracy of department job functions
  • Properly segregate and handle hazardous and flammable materials
  • Monitor and control material with expiration dates
  • Utilize kanban and other lean tools to improve workflow practices
  • Coordinate tracking and restocking of equipment, tools, and gauges
  • Work toward tracking of work in process (WIP) items

Education/Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Two to five years of experience in manufacturing operation, preferably in the area of shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities, or the equivalent.
  • Excellent computer skills required. Must be capable of working with ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to supervise people, and successfully interface with multiple functional areas.Must organize input/data from multiple persons into a final result which is consistent with Company objectives.
  • US citizenship is required

PCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Work-life balance

Precision Custom Components/DC Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Corrugator Supervisor
Salary not disclosed
York, Pennsylvania 1 week ago

Job Summary:

The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, management, and technical problem solving of all corrugator hour employees to ensure safety, quality, waste, productivity and training.

Additionally, the Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for executing the corrugator business plan to meet departmental objectives to include but not limited to the following areas: safety training; accident investigation, managing work schedules, coordinating corrugator maintenance activities, coaching and training employees, developing corrective actions to proactively address problems, wet end and dry end waste reduction, technical problem solving, speed enhancement, starch system management, and roll room management.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Providing leadership on the operating floor and striving for compliance in safety, quality, waste and productivity.
  • Responsible for coaching, training, and developing operations personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical aspects. Addressing key issues and concerns; and interacting with employees from other departments to ensure quality and on-time production.
  • Ensure all employees are working in a safe manner
  • Ensure minimum quality expectations are followed and met on a daily basis
  • Ensure best practices are being followed for minimization of waste at machine centers
  • Track continuous improvement opportunities where performance issues are apparent and provide leadership/action plans for gap closure
  • Strictly adhere to plant safety, housekeeping, and 6S efforts
  • Identify repairs needed at machine centers and create work requests for completion; follow up as required
  • Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed; assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis

Other Functions:

  • Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to manage the details.
  • Must be willing to "seek perfection" and have the ability to get others to following this direction.
  • Must be proactive
  • Must posses strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.
  • Possess working knowledge of SPC (Statistical control).

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, industrial or military environment OR 2 years of professional experience and a Technical Diploma or higher in a business or engineering related field
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production, industrial or lead experience within the paper industry
  • Availability to work shift work and overtime as needed
  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence)
  • Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organization skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environment
  • Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
  • Ability to effectively conduct meetings and training sessions.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle a number of issues at one time.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading an employee training/development program in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Prefer minimum 5 years of corrugated knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field
  • Experience working in Corrugated Packaging, Containerboard, Folding Carton, or Paper industries
  • Experience working with CTI application

Machines/Tools/Equipment

  • Corrugator, Flexo's, Flat Bed Die Cutters, Rotary Die Cutters, Joiners, Printing
  • Personal Protective Equipment as required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

York Container participates in E-Verify.

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Nuclear Engineer
Salary not disclosed

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.

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