Director, Engineering

At BWX Technologies, Inc., we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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. 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• A minimum of twenty (20) years of engineering experience supporting U.S. government nuclear programs, commercial nuclear operations, advanced reactors, or aerospace/defense nuclear applications is required.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of senior management experience leading large engineering or technical organizations.
• Must have demonstrated experience executing engineering work governed by rigorous nuclear quality programs such as NQA 1, ISO 9001, and/or AS9100.
• Must have demonstrated experience in leading the delivery and execution of complex new products through all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Must have a proven ability to lead through influence and manage complex matrixed teams across multiple programs and technical domains.
• Must have exceptional written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
• Must have demonstrable ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders, customers, regulators, and internal leadership at all levels.
• Must have strong attention to technical rigor and organizational detail.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Health, dental, and retirement plans
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy