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Nuclear Engineer (Thermal/Hydraulic), Associate (Entry Level)

Date Posted: Nov 05, 2026
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    Location Niskayuna, New York, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Feb 03, 2027

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Overview

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description Are you interested in learning about the nuclear power propulsion systems on the US Navy's aircraft carriers andsubmarines? The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking an entry level engineer to join the Fleet Reactor Engineering department to lead evaluations of a wide range of nuclear reactor operations and transients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an integrated understanding of how many different reactor designs operate while developing analytical skills that support our important mission and keep our sailors, the public, and the environment safe. There are multiple openings in several units associated with this posting. The successfulcandidate's duties could include, but are not limited to: Thermal hydraulic model development and analysis. Researching and developing probabilistic models for reactor plant safety, understanding and communicating nuclear plant accident progression, developing scripts to run our models and post-process results, working productively and efficiently with a team of knowledgeable professionals to document different analyses, and understanding and communicating results to coworkers, managers, and Naval Reactors. NNL develops and supports the world's safest and most advanced reactor plants and as an engineer in the Fleet Reactor Engineering department, your contributions will be directly tied to this important mission! Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field. Preferred Skills Degrees in Nuclear, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering are preferred, but not required. Experience with thermal-hydraulic analysis, scripting, and coding preferably with reactor safety computer codes (e.g. RELAP5-3D or MELCOR or post-processing in MATLAB or Python). Strong interest in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and other related subjects. Ability to understand large/complex systems including fluids, heat transfer, instrumentation and control systems, and electrical components. Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner. Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $63,900.00 - $97,800.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations. For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has d

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Naval Nuclear Laboratory promotes a positive culture focused on safety, reliability, and collaboration. They are responsible for the training of personnel operating naval nuclear reactors and ensuring the quality assurance of their projects. Read More

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