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Principal Quality Engineer

Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026
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    Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Nov 26, 2026

Job Description

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 The Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston maintains the Moored Training Ships (MTS) and their support system to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) standards so that NPTU Charleston can fulfil the vital role of providing nuclear-trained Sailors to the Fleet. MTS Engineering, located at NPTU Charleston, is seeking an experienced individual for a Quality Engineer role. The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with Navy and Civilian personnel who maintain the MTSs and their support systems to ensure they have the right training, engineering support, and supervision to perform first-time quality maintenance. This is an excellent position for those who desire experience with the technical requirements and oversight of maintenance as well as facilitating self-assessment and continuous improvement. Individual responsibilities will include: • Provide technical oversight for site organizations to affect first time quality maintenance. • Conducting thorough documented surveillances of maintenance work in progress and audits of the supporting records of accomplishment. • Mentoring site organizations in conducting critical self-assessment to promote performance improvement. • Qualifying and maintaining an NPTU Charleston Emergency Response Organization Position is required for this position. • The position requires the successful completion of a 5-week Quality Assurance Officer course (QAOC) in Norfolk, VA or previous QAOC qualification. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills • Demonstrated ability to articulate technical ideas/concepts in a clear and concise manner. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively team with individual contributors, managers, and external organizations. • Can-do proactive approach that demonstrates self-motivation, commitment, ownership and personal accountability. • Prior MTS Operations or Naval Nuclear Power Program experience. • Familiarization with Project Management Principles. • Previous Quality Assurance Officer course qualification. 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 $106,200.00 - $166,000.00 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

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Company Overview

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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