Nuclear Engineer
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34 The most powerful energy sources in the
world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear
Reactors Engineer, youll be responsible for researching, designing,
maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and
power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and
aircraft carriers on Earth. Here, you can fuel a passion for
problem-solving by defining and redefining the cutting edge of
nuclear propulsion, while setting the standard in nuclear reactor
research and regulation. RESPONSIBILITIES Naval Reactors Engineers
have oversight of the Navy's entire fleet of nuclear-powered ships
as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion support
facilities for Americas Navy. The wide array of technical areas
involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program include: Reactor
and fluid systems design Reactor physics Materials development
Component design such as steam generators, pumps and valves
Instrumentation and control of reactor, steam and electric plants
Testing and quality control Shielding Chemistry and radiological
controls As a Navy Reactors Engineer stationed at Naval Reactors
Headquarters in Washington, D.C., you will provide technical
oversight while managing projects ranging from reactor design to
fleet operations to de-fueling and decommissioning warships. PAY
AND BENEFITS From the day you start, youll receive: Competitive
salary Free health insurance Free housing A retirement plan 30 days
paid vacation per yearEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the
best-in-class training and state-of-the-art facilities, current
undergrad students who meet the prerequisite background will also
get the chance to get paid while finishing school through the
Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. Students in
majors like mathematics, engineering, physics and chemistry may
receive preferred acceptance into the program. If accepted into the
NUPOC program as an aspiring Naval Reactors Engineer, you can:
Receive a salary in excess of $4,000 per month for up to 18 months
prior to your college graduation Receive an immediate one-time
sign-on bonus of $15,000 Enjoy military health care benefits while
you are a student in the program Postgraduate Education
Opportunities As a Naval Reactors Engineer, once youre out of
school youll have a position waiting as a respected professional
and Officer affiliated with the most accomplished nuclear program
on earth. Beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and
education, you can pursue additional graduate education through the
following: Post-9/11 GI Bill Navy Tuition Assistance Program
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of
the various service colleges Using Tuition Assistance to attend
online or in-person graduate programs during shore assignments.
Navy College Program VOLED Assistance Center VOLED Region Advisors
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Navy War College (NWC) USAF Air
University Air Command and Staff College QUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29. Exceptions
may be possible up to age 40. Graduate or current student pursuing
a B.A., B.S. or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics, engineering,
physics, chemistry or other technical areas). Those still in school
may apply as early as 18 months from completion of an undergraduate
degree for Naval Reactors Engineers. Applicants may also join the
NUPOC program as early as 12 months from completion of a master's
degree. Additional academic requirements include: Completed one
academic year of calculus Completed one academic year of
calculus-based physics A competitive GPA and a minimum grade of "B"
in all technical courses General qualifications may vary depending
upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before
or whether youve never served before. WORK ENVIRONMENT Preliminary
training and eventual staff assignments center around Naval
Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. At
Headquarters, you will be a part of an elite, streamlined staff of
roughly 500 people who oversee the entire Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program from cradle to grave.Even junior-level Naval Reactors
Engineers assume responsibility for key technical work in a variety
of state-of-the-art facilities, including: Two Department of Energy
laboratories Two nuclear prototype/training sites Nearly 100
nuclear-powered ships and submarines Six shipyards More than 1,000
firms that support the Naval Reactors Program Required
qualifications:
Keywords: U.S. Navy, Grand Rapids , Nuclear Engineer, Engineering , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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