Prototyping & Assembly Technical Specialist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Prototyping and Assembly Technical Specialist for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA at the BIC campus!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, develops, and tests innovative new nuclear reactors, medical radioisotope production systems, and data science and advanced manufacturing techniques for leading-edge applications.

Our Operations Team works to assemble and support testing of first-of-a-kind reactor plants and prototypes.  You’ll be part of the Operations Team responsible for reviewing reactor plant manufacturing drawings, assembling various plant components, and operating equipment to support various testing programs. All the Operations Technicians working at BWXT Advanced Technologies have the unique opportunity to participate in building, testing, and operational activities of novel reactor plants from cradle to grave, and the position is ideal for candidates motivated by a vision of innovation and transformation.Our Operations Team works to assemble and support testing of first-of-a-kind reactor plants and prototypes.  You’ll be part of the Operations Team responsible for reviewing reactor plant manufacturing drawings, assembling various plant components, and operating equipment to support various testing programs. All the Operations Technicians working at BWXT Advanced Technologies have the unique opportunity to participate in building, testing, and operational activities of novel reactor plants from cradle to grave, and the position is ideal for candidates motivated by a vision of innovation and transformation.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office at the BIC campus and is eligible for relocation benefits.

Job Description / Duties:

• Working together with BWXT Advanced Technologies Manufacturing Engineers to develop best strategies for assembling Reactor components.

• Coordinating with stakeholders for various tasks/projects & scopes including respective facility owners, engineering, project controls, environmental health & safety, and management.

• Support the operations of various test equipment/structures/systems.

• Support testing and operational verifications of prototype components, systems, and plants, in adherence to formal written instructions and test procedures.

• Follows schedule and budget during operational activities for all assigned tasks/projects & scope and coordinates with responsible project controls & management.

• Participates in any applicable problem-solving efforts for any issues regarding schedule, technical, procedural, process and budget instances by leading/coordinating and involving the correct stakeholders and any other personnel (including management) as needed to course-correct any specific scope

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