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Senior Electrical & Materials Technician

Date Posted: Aug 28, 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: 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 NNL electrical community maintains a suite of laboratories that are used to qualify Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control (RPI&C) software and hardware, enable swift response to fleet support activities, and to support crew familiarization with RPI&C systems. The Knolls Shipboard Electrical Systems (SES) RPI&C infrastructure team is responsible for maintaining and modernizing the existing RPI&C test system infrastructure at Knolls site and, in close collaboration with counterparts across the program, developing, testing, qualifying, and delivering the test infrastructure for the next generation of RPI&C systems. The Knolls System Infrastructure Development (SID) unit is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical & Materials Technician in pursuit of the mission described above. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to executing common laboratory functions such as support of testing, troubleshooting, coordination and/or performance of periodic facility tests and preventative maintenance required to support a fully capable laboratory, executing work packages required to maintain and modernize the lab's test systems and test articles, ensuring that work packages are performed safely and in compliance with company and Program requirements, managing the calibration of test equipment and inventories of parts and equipment and developing less senior personnel in the organization. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Preferred Skills • Hands-on experience with control systems and electronic components. • Experience using laboratory test setups to develop and qualify control systems. • Strong fabrication skills, including soldering, wiring, assembling connectors, working confidently with hand tools, and reading schematics and wiring diagrams. • Familiarity with NR Program or commercial operational practices, including planning and performing electrical work. • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks effectively. 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 $70,900.00 - $108,500.00 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

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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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