Engineering Jobs in Hollister

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.

Akkodis is seeking an Energetics R&D Chemist for a Direct Hire job with a client in Hollister, CA. You will initiate, design, execute testing and interpret data for the development of industrial energetic products. You will conduct exploratory research and synthesis to further existing knowledge or produce new knowledge and add to the development of potential products. You will perform chemical analyses of various materials and chemicals. You will also broaden the knowledge base of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

Salary Range: $140,000/year to $160,000/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Energetics R&D Chemist job responsibilities include:

• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt practical and applicable solutions to Research and Development (R&D) challenges in the energetics field.

• Interface with engineering, safety and the production staff to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

• Mentors lower-level chemists.

• Demonstrate safety related energetic materials practices.

• Collaborate with engineering associates in support of product function related investigations.

• Ability to solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to introduce innovative solutions.

• Interface with powder processing for the manufacture/scale-up of existing or new R&D materials.

• Determine needs and prepare CARs and other documentation related to new (instrumentation and equipment) purchases.

• Review and edit reports, presentations and other documents related to engineering, manufacturing and/or chemistry activities, including technical test plans and reports.

• Generate white papers and support proposal preparation.

• Proficient in the use of all laboratory instrumentation and operations.

• Maintain a working knowledge of powder processing operations and testing requirements.

• General understanding of engineering and test protocols related to ordnance operations.

• Perform independent chemical research and development.

• Conduct non-routine analyses that may require procedural modifications.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS or MS in chemistry

• Experience in a technical and manufacturing environment in the aerospace/defense industry (7+ years of experience with a BS degree, 5+ years of experience with an MS degree)

• Must have experience with Test Plan writing and implementation, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

• Ordnance experience is required.

• Polymer chemistry or formulation experience is a plus.

• 25% travel requirement in support of R&D expansion.

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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• 401K

This position involves actual or constructive access to explosive materials regulated by the Department of Justice and the Safe Explosives Act. All applicants for this specific position, unless an application for relief is approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”), must be United States citizens and must successfully pass a background check pursuant to regulations promulgated by ATF.

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