Lead and execute laboratory and subcontracted test programs for welding and repair technology development supporting naval nuclear work.
Plan, follow, and execute work efforts; conceive and produce technical instructions and procedures.
Track procurement actions and budget performance; prepare technical submittals and recommendations.
Draft, place, follow, and report subcontracted repair method development/demonstration contracts to develop novel repair techniques.
Travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.
Team with other engineers to identify, research, test, and evaluate metallic and non-metallic repair technologies using welding, machining, and other industrial processes.
Perform project management tasks: project planning, assignment of work, coordination of resources, and reporting of project performance within the repair technology development community.
Support and qualify repair operations in the laboratory and consult with fabrication vendors and shipyards.
Requirements
BS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Active DOE L clearance or DOD equivalent required to be considered for this position.
US citizenship required due to government contract and clearance requirements.
Experience making technical presentations and the ability to lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
Ability to develop, test, evaluate, and qualify repair procedures and consult with fabrication vendors and shipyards.
Experience with repair operations which may include gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, epoxies/composites, and mechanical/machining processes.
Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
Ability to plan and execute work programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and prepare technical reports.
Automated/mechanized gas tungsten arc welding experience preferred.