Shock and Vibration Laboratory Technician

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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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 Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as a Shock and Vibration Laboratory Technician! This position involves the hands-on assembly and operation of world class testing platforms that directly support the U.S. Nuclear Navy. What we do: Provide shock and vibration test services for U.S. Nuclear Navy components in support of R&D, engineering design, pre-production, quality control, and fleet support projects per standard military specifications (MIL-DTL-901E Requirements for Shock Tests H.I. Shipboard Machinery, Equipment, and Systems, and MIL-STD-167 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment). As a successful candidate, you will: • Work as a team with peers, engineers, contractors and management to perform vibration and shock testing for component development, qualification, and acceptance campaigns. • Operate, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair complex computer-controlled servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems. • Construct, install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, and process control/data acquisition hardware. • Construct, Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot mechanical test equipment. • Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation such as strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters • Monitor data acquisition during routine facility operation, interpret instrument readings, and determine instrument validity both from calibration and operating conditions. • Verify and assure that facility operation is in accordance with documented test plans, test procedures, and facility operating procedure. • Qualify as an operator on all laboratory test platforms. • Participate in test set-ups, crane operation, conduct lifting operations. • Become familiar with controller software set-up and operation. • Utilize standard tools such as drill motors, soldering, calipers, grinder, and multimeters with no direction. • Complete basic machining operations on test materials and fixtures. • Maintain good housekeeping, safety practices and quality control. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience; orAssociate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; orJourneyman's papers in a related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; orBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred Skills Dual Electrical and Mechanical certification preferred. Works independently with limited supervision. Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones. Experience operating and maintaining servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems. Experience with PLCs, control systems, labview or matlab a plus. Experience with Crane operation and rigging. Previous MIL-DTL-901E and/or MIL-STD-167 testing experience. Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Captial 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 $83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guide line 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 Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity