Engineering Jobs in Mcclellan Park, CA

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.

Position Summary:

Harris & Bruno is seeking a highly organized and technically capable Capital Equipment Project Manager to support the delivery, installation, and demonstration of our coating and embellishment equipment for the printing industry. This role serves as the primary technical and project coordination contact for customers during machine builds, installations, and startups, while also acting as an internal resource across sales, service, engineering, production, and marketing teams. The position ensures projects remain on schedule, customers are prepared for successful installations, and demonstrations and production of samples are executed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage projects associated with Harris & Bruno equipment, including auxiliary coating systems and full machinery platforms (ZR, ZRW, ZRX).
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between engineering, production, service, sales, and marketing to ensure projects stay on schedule and aligned with customer requirements.
• Track project milestones, identify risks, and proactively communicate status updates internally and externally.

Customer Technical Liaison

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers during pre-installation, installation, and startup phases.
• Communicate facility requirements, utility needs, and site readiness expectations to customers.
• Support customers in understanding startup materials, consumables, and operational prerequisites.

Installation & Startup Support

• Assist in planning and execution of machine installations and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with service teams to ensure smooth handoff from build to installation and support resolution of technical issues.

Internal Support & Collaboration

• Act as a technical resource for sales during pre-sales discussions and project handoff.
• Support engineering and production by clarifying customer requirements and guiding build priorities.
• Provide input to marketing on machine capabilities, applications, and customer use cases.

Demonstration Room & Applications Support

• Support operation and scheduling of the Harris & Bruno demonstration room.
• Assist with customer demos, trials, and sample production.
• Produce samples for customer evaluation, sales efforts, and marketing initiatives.
• Help maintain demo equipment readiness and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within manufacturing, capital equipment, or industrial machinery environments.
• Strong technical aptitude with mechanical systems; printing, coating, or converting industry experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Familiarity with printing presses, coating systems, or inline converting equipment.
• Experience supporting machine installations or customer-facing technical roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance customer-facing responsibilities with internal project coordination.

Reporting & Impact

This role works closely with sales, engineering, service, production, and marketing teams and plays a critical role in customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and successful adoption of Harris & Bruno equipment.