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Computer & Electrical Engineer Electrical, Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Mar 12, 2026
About Us

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 promotes a positive culture 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

The Integrated Power System's unit within Submarine Programs is seeking a highly skilled Control System Engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for complex distributed systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and fluid dynamic disciplines. In this role, the successful candidate will work on multi-disciplinary engineering problems, applying advanced control theories and system-level integration principles to deliver innovative solutions for complex electro-mechanical-fluid systems. The position requires a balance of theoretical knowledge, practical hands-on skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineers from diverse technical backgrounds.



Key Responsibilities



  • Design and deploy advanced control architectures for multi-disciplinary systems, ensuring seamless interactions between mechanical, electrical, and fluidic components.
  • Utilize system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL, or ANSYS) to analyze dynamic behaviors across domains and develop predictive control strategies.
  • Lead the system integration of components such as actuators, sensors, and real-time processing for distributed control platforms.
  • Develop and implement robust algorithms for feedback and feedforward control, focusing on multi-disciplinary challenges such as coupled mechanical-electric-fluid dynamic systems.
  • Conduct system analysis to evaluate and enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency, with a focus on system stability and fault tolerance.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to address cross-disciplinary design and implementation challenges.
  • Develop technical documentation, including control strategies, design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
  • Perform hardware and software integration testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) validation methodologies.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in automation, control systems, and multi-disciplinary engineering.



The work location for this position is full-time at the Knolls site.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
  • Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Working knowledge of control systems, including PID control, state-space methods, model predictive control (MPC), or adaptive control techniques.
  • Experience in multi-domain modeling and simulation using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical-fluid systems (e.g., pumps, turbines, compressors, actuators, sensors).
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues arising from multi-disciplinary system interactions.
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced Degree in Control Systems, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related engineering disciplines.
  • Experience in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence or machine learning applied to control and system optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with high-fidelity modeling, co-simulation, and testing methodologies for distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with digital twin technologies or simulation-based real-time system performance monitoring.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital 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
$94,800.00 - $148,200.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline 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 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. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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