What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Mechanical Engineering Co-op position at Naval Nuclear Laboratory?
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Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has co-op opportunities for college students to spend much of 2025 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy.
We are looking to hire Mechanical Engineering students for a unique co-op experience at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)! NNL Technical Co-op positions fully integrate students into various organizations with assignments that provide real-world work experience in their fields. Co-op students may be engaged in a variety of different tasks supporting one or more technical areas including:
- Researching and developing new analysis methods, technologies, and/or concepts
- Designing and testing software, components, or integrated systems
- Developing models and performing data analysis
- Supporting operations and developing process controls and procedures
- Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees
- Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership
- Partnership with a mentor
- Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities
- Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour
- Extensive networking opportunities
The NNL Co-op program is an approximate 30 week program starting in January 2025.
A co-op position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer (based on student eligibility) upon successful completion of the program.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Candidates for Mechanical Engineering co-op positions must be:
- Pursuing Mechanical Engineering or related BS, MS, and/or PhD engineering degrees from an accredited college or university
- Must have completed at least first full year of college by January 2025
- Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this co-op assignment
Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume to the employment application.
Preferred Skills
- Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)
- Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience
Compensation and Benefits
NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns and co-ops which includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plans:
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution
- Flexible work schedules and 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off). Hybrid work schedule may be available
- Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be >50 miles from assigned work location)
Pay Range
$23-$41 per hour
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are 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
Salary : $23 - $41
