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BWXT · 2 months ago

Junior Design Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions. They are seeking an Entry Level Design Stress Engineer to perform stress analyses of nuclear pressure vessels and work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to optimize designs for manufacturability.

Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Support in performing stress analyses of nuclear pressure vessels and other highly engineered products
Assist with conducting finite element analysis, custom post-processing software, and closed form analytical techniques
Assist with perform standard and advanced structural analysis methods including linear elastic sizing, fatigue, elastic-plastic, fracture mechanics, shock and vibration, and thermal/mechanical
Work with members of other engineering disciplines (manufacturing, quality, welding, drafters, thermal fluids, etc.) in a team environment to generate component designs to meet code requirements and to optimize the design for manufacturability
Work closely with on-site manufacturing to resolve real time fabrication related issues
Communicate effectively internal and customer presentations and written technical reports
Assist in efforts to reduce cost and span of current components

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisMechanical EngineeringStructural AnalysisDesign CodesProgramming C++Programming PythonMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or similar degree
0-2 years of mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or similar experience
Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and written technical reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

Preferred

Experience in the use of finite element analysis (FEA) software (preferably Abaqus or Ansys)
Knowledge of Design Codes
Experience of computer programming codes (ex. C++, Fortran, Python, etc.)

Benefits

Health, dental, and retirement plans
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career

Company

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.75B
Key Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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