Examinations Infrastructure Support Engineer - Entry Level

Naval Nuclear Laboratory

$63K — $97K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical, engineering, or science field from an accredited institution
  • Preferred degrees in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 in undergraduate/graduate coursework
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong technical writing abilities

Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining and improving examination systems
  • Support the setup, configuration, and checkout of test equipment
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues alongside senior staff
  • Maintain documentation and configuration records
  • Contribute to system readiness, calibrations, and functional checks
  • Engage in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement efforts
  • Identify opportunities to enhance reliability, usability, and maintainability of systems

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
  • Disability, life, and accident insurance
  • 401(k) savings program and capital accumulation plan
  • Personal and medical time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Tuition assistance for eligible employees
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Wellness program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Entry-Level Engineer - Examinations Infrastructure Support will assist in maintaining and improving the systems, tools, and facilities used to conduct examinations and tests. Our unit's mission is to provide robust, reliable examination infrastructure that enables accurate assessment of critical hardware components. Responsibilities include supporting the setup, configuration, and checkout of examination systems (such as test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition/controls), troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with senior engineers, technicians, and IT/maintenance personnel to resolve hardware and software problems. The engineer will help maintain documentation, configuration records, and equipment status, and will contribute to system readiness activities, calibrations, and functional checks to ensure reliable and safe execution of examinations.

This position is suited for a recent engineering graduate with a strong technical aptitude, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly. The engineer will work in a team environment, supporting exam operations, participating in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement efforts, and helping to identify opportunities to increase the reliability, usability, and maintainability of examination infrastructure. Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and adherence to safety, security, and quality requirements are essential.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

  • Degree(s) in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering
  • 3.2 GPA or higher in undergraduate and/or graduate degree coursework.
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Strong Technical Writing Skills


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
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Pay Range

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.

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.

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