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As a Lead Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with L band RF systems, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema & link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/RF architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, & test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture.

The Lead EE will also oversee the development a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customers’ requirements.

The Lead EE will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards.

As a Lead EE, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution.

The Lead EE also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program’s budget and schedule.

Essential Functions: Requires comprehensive level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design.

Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers Able to contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.

Ability to develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.

Ability to support cross functional teams for cross functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design Ability to contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.

Ability to contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.

Ability to provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.

Ability to provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.

Ability to interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.

Ability to participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.

5 to 10% Travel required.

Must have Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience: Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas.

Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.

5 years’ experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.

6 years’ strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e.

RF).

4 years’ experience with embedded Hardware design.

2 years’ experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP) 4 years’ experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills 7 Years experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS 2 Years’ experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim Must have Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain a US security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills: Strong familiarity with GPS Module design and topology.

Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.

Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.

Familiar with FPGA design methodologies.

Proficient with DO-254 design.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is Min $127,500.00
- $ 236,500.00 Max.

The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500.00 Min
- $205,500.00 Max.

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

LI-KM1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

As an engineer supporting the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will support the design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California.  Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts.  Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts.  This position will support a variety of programs performing analysis and integration activities.

Essential Functions:

• Lead engine performance and cycle analysis and provide guidance to programs
• Lead subsonic and supersonic inlet and exhaust design and integration
• Perform project planning to determine program requirements and develop plans for program execution
• Interface with external engine suppliers and manage external engine supplier activities
• Interface with internal and external customers, assisting in defining system requirements, defining study areas, and providing status on current programs and technology
• Develop and present materials for internal and external program related briefings
• Support new business generation and prepare proposal material
• Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with key cross-discipline stakeholders to achieve program objectives in a timely manner
• Technical and ICD writing
• Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
• Apply and contribute to the development of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative
• Collaborate and execute on long-range goals and objectives.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide development into a final product.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Education).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience with Aeronautical Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
• Experience with survivable propulsion systems
• Experience in technical leadership and guidance of junior Air Breathing Propulsion engineers.
• Experience in Air Breathing Propulsion processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
• Experience in hypersonic design and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering cross-functional team.
• Experience with Agile design teams and tools(Atlassian)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE) with a practical focus for relevant use cases in propulsion integration.
• Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter)
• Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are currently seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to join our Software Product Assurance team in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA as a SW Security Individual Contributor supporting development for the SW Product Assurance (embedded program protection and cyber) of our portfolio of programs at the site.

• Raytheon Goleta, Ca Location

What You Will Do:

Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.

• Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
• Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
• Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant software experience
• Experience with C / C++
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
• Embedded Software Security experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience/knowledge of any of the following:
  • Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred)
  • Cyber security experience. Using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
  • Secure boot, containerization and hardening concepts
  • Static analysis concepts, methods & tools
  • Petalinux/Yocto operating systems
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments
  • Python / Perl
  • Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including:
    • ARM Architecture
    • Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
    • Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
    • Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications
• Experience in a technical leadership role to grow and lead a small technical team

What We Offer:

• We offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
  The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Operations Engineer

As an Operations Engineer, you will be the heartbeat of schedule execution for Castelion's hypersonic weapons development. You will architect and maintain integrated master schedules that span concept design, engineering development, hardware production, flight test, and operational deployment. Working across engineering, manufacturing, and government-program stakeholders, you will keep aggressive timelines on track and ensure that every milestone is grounded in technical reality.

This role demands a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on execution and thrives in a dynamic startup environment. This person can bring order to complexity while supporting multiple high-stakes government programs.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Master Scheduling: Build and maintain end-to-end schedules from early design through full-rate production and fielding of hypersonic weapon systems.
• Critical Path Management: Identify dependencies, risks, and recovery options to keep programs aligned with contractual commitments and customer milestones.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with engineering leads, program managers, and operations teams to ensure schedule accuracy and timely updates.
• Data-Driven Insights: Develop tools, dashboards, and reports that provide real-time visibility to leadership and government customers.
• Process Improvement: Gain deep understanding of Castelion's engineering and manufacturing workflows to drive schedule fidelity and continuous improvement.
• Rapid Response: Lead high-tempo reviews, update schedules in response to evolving priorities, and escalate risks before they become blockers.
• Customer Interface: Provide schedule briefings and status updates to U.S. Government stakeholders, supporting formal reviews and contractual reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in project planning, integrated master scheduling, or operations engineering.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling tools.
• Strong grasp of critical-path analysis, risk assessment, and work breakdown structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with first-of-a-kind engineering projects or defense hardware production.
• Familiarity with hypersonic or missile-system development life cycles.
• Background in government acquisition programs and contractual reporting (e.g., CDRLs, IMS).
• Experience integrating third-party schedules and external supplier data into a master plan.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We design, build, and test next generation weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge in defense capabilities.

Automation and Controls Engineer

The Automation and Controls Engineer will design, build, and commission robust manufacturing systems for production of hypersonic-flight components.

Success requires a practical application of engineering principles to design, build, test, and commission process hardware, integrate new technologies into our production line, and integrate process equipment and technologies within our production line. We are seeking a hands-on problem solver with strong expertise in electro-mechanical system design and automation systems, as well as experience working with machinery and production environments.

The key to excelling in this position is the effective application of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise to enable our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and test hardware and control systems for integration into composite manufacturing equipment balancing process requirements, cost and leadtime considerations.
• Partner with mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to align on hardware requirements and design solutions.
• Mature manufacturing processes via the implementation of process control systems and procedures to ensure production consistency and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to define specifications and ensure on-time delivery of equipment for production needs.
• Troubleshoot hardware malfunction issues to minimize downtime and improve operations.
• Provide guidance and implement robust plans for hardware maintenance and calibration to ensure reliable operation of the manufacturing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing production environment.
• Experience identifying, trouble shooting and rectifying complex manufacturing issues involving multiple production resources in a deadline driven environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, composites).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to engage in hands-on work to test and implement ideas.
• CAD / CAM (Siemens NX).
• Computer Programming (Python, C, NodeJS, HTML, CSS).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and production environment.
• Automation (PLC programming, Industrial Robotics).
• CNC Machining.
• IoT / Connected factory concepts.
• Networking skills.

Leadership Qualities

• Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to work independently and resolve minor issues in development with minimal oversight and support.
• High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

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The Next Generation Radio Frequency Sensors Management Software Department mission is to provide world class Software for our customers’ wide array of RF/EOIR and high-energy laser sensor products for airborne and space applications. Our software capabilities include software requirement development, design, modeling/simulation, real-time embedded, signal processing and data processing, infrastructure software, software testing, integration, and verification. Next Gen RF Sensors SW team in El Segundo CA is looking to add a Software Engineer to their development team.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering builds

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customer’s success

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments

• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications

• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement

• Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++, or Java.

• Experience with containerized applications such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with embedded or low-level software development, including OS-adjacent or hardware-interfacing work.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, or similar.

• Experience developing and integrating OMS-based architecture

• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies

• Experience developing embedded software for sensors, algorithm development, signal or data processing preferred.  

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Visit Raytheon Landing Page: Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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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.