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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), 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. 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

BWXT is currently seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

Advanced Technologies (AT) is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer with an interest in digital engineering and digital transformation in production of major innovations. Your skills in data modeling, analytics, machine learning, senors or robotics will support the research and development of a wide range of nuclear products for space applications, clean power, propulsion, and medicine.

This position is in Lynchburg, Virginia and can be eligible for relocation benefits dependent on the candidate. This position also requires light travel.

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.

Job Description / Duties:

• Design, build, and test integrated controlled loop feedback automation systems for complex chemical and materials manufacturing processes.

• Work with process engineers, materials scientists, and data scientists, to develop control and automation systems that enable deep process understanding and controlability.

• Develop control system requirements and automation interface requirements for pilot scale production line, that can scale to a full production facility.

• Develop system level control architecture for a scaled advanced materials manufacturing line.

• Lead efforts to develop a technology roadmap for AT's future materials production capabiliity, identify critical areas for research and development, and work with necessary teams and stakeholders to execute against these.

• This is an innovation role, must be self-starting and comfortable supporting multiple teams, systems and developing products.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• This is an innovation role, must be self-starting and comfortable supporting multiple teams, systems and developing products.

• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience.

• A Bachelors Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field required.

• Experience with advanced in-situ sensors and tightly coupled controled feedback loops for continous manufacturing or production processes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a complex technical development effort, including generation of requirements from stakeholders and customers, execution against those requirements.

• Travel (10-20%) domestic is required.

• Must be a US 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.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with standing up a new production or pilot line (chemical, material, etc…).

• Experience with machine learning and data science for process control and sensor fusion.

Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.

• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!

• New in 2025: Enhanced Fertility Coverage, Back-Up Child, Elder, and Pet Care, Enhanced Mental Health Care Benefits and Diabetes and Weight Management Benefits!

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The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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