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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.

The Quality Engineer is accountable for ensuring that Eos development products meet specified requirements and are tested to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading root cause investigation, failure mode effects analysis, design verification/validation testing, inspection method development, acceptance criteria creation and process validation/verification.
• Develop protocols and reports to clearly document the previous design control activities.
• Participate in the qualification and design transfer activities with external manufacturers.
• Conduct external audits of new suppliers as part of the new product development and internal audits of the quality system to assure alignment to corporate policies, internal standards/requirements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the maintenance of existing products including but not limited to design changes, process changes, supplier changes, remediation, recertification, and brand extensions.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills., and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete projects in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Concepts.
• Must possess strong project management skills as well as having the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for product excellence and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally.
• Electrical and/or mechanical product knowledge is preferred.
• Design control or new product development is preferred.
• Quality engineering experience is highly preferred.

Job Summary

As a Solution Architect, you will be an integral part of shaping the future of technology. This role requires deep technical expertise to translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions. You will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resilient systems that drive significant business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the design and development of end-to-end enterprise solutions, including high-level and low-level design documents and architecture diagrams.
• Technology & Platform Selection: Select the appropriate technology stack, leveraging expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) to build robust, scalable, and cost-efficient applications.
• Cloud Migration & Integration: Drive cloud transformation initiatives, including migrating on-premises applications to the cloud and integrating complex systems.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all solutions comply with the regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, security standards) and implement robust security measures, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, conducting code and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and project managers, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Evaluate new and emerging technologies, conducting proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to validate assumptions and drive continuous improvement in products, processes, and tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a solution architecture or a lead engineering role within financial services or a related regulated industry.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale IT projects with hands-on experience in Java-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience running production applications in public cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Java and Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot).
• Strong DB Design (RDBMS, NoSQL) abilities
• Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka), and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud services (compute, networking, databases, security) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work through ambiguous requirements in an agile environment.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

About GNC

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

What We’re Looking For:

At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.

We are seeking a Sr. Director, HR Technology to provide enterprise leadership for GNC’s HR systems strategy, architecture, governance, and long-term HR technology roadmap. This role will define and execute a scalable HR technology vision that supports retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate teams across a complex, multi-state environment. This is an onsite position based at our Pittsburgh, PA Corporate Headquarters.

The Sr. Director will own the end-to-end HR technology ecosystem and ensure platforms enable payroll accuracy, time and attendance compliance, labor optimization, workforce scalability, advanced analytics, and operational efficiency for a high-volume retail workforce. This role is accountable for implementation and ongoing modernization of HR platforms and will serve as the strategic liaison between HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment, risk mitigation, and business continuity.

What You’ll Do:

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

Enterprise Retail Workforce Technology Strategy

• Design and execute a multi-year HR technology roadmap aligned to GNC’s retail, distribution, and operational priorities.
• Lead end-to-end system implementation, including new platform deployments, module expansions, and major enhancements.
• Ensure HR systems are scalable, stable, and optimized to support a large, hourly retail and distribution workforce.
• Drive automation and process optimization across the full employee lifecycle, from hire through separation.

Platform Architecture & Ecosystem Ownership

• Act as the enterprise owner of GNC’s HR technology ecosystem (currently ADP Lyric), with accountability for overall system performance and strategic direction.
• Provide architectural leadership across HRIS, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and workforce management solutions.
• Oversee enterprise integrations spanning HR, payroll, finance, labor reporting, and business intelligence platforms.
• Bring demonstrated experience leading large-scale HR system implementations.
• Ensure system stability, data integrity, performance, and scalability across a multi-location retail and distribution environment.

Payroll & Time & Attendance Operations

• Provide strategic leadership over payroll technology and timekeeping systems supporting both hourly and salaried team members.
• Ensure pay rules, scheduling configurations, labor calculations, and multi-state compliance are accurate and consistently applied.
• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and Operations to strengthen payroll accuracy, audit controls, and labor cost governance.
• Advance automation initiatives to minimize manual adjustments, reduce errors, and improve overall processing efficiency.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Establish enterprise HR data governance and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state wage and hour regulations.
• Lead audit readiness and regulatory oversight of workforce systems.

Environmental Factors & Working Schedule:

• Hybrid work environment, 3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent combination of experience.
• 10+ years progressive HRIS leadership experience.
• 3-5 years leading HR technology teams in a retail or multi-location environment.
• Deep experience implementing and optimizing enterprise HR systems.
• Deep expertise in enterprise HRIS platforms (ADP preferred; strong experience with UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Dayforce, or similar required).
• Experience supporting large, multi-state retail or high-volume hourly workforces.
• Proven success leading HR system transformations and integrations.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Currently living in or willing to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.