Gas Testing Engineer

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 , X , Facebook and Instagram .     Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.   Position Overview: The Gas Testing Engineer is responsible for coordinating cross functional system design and gas testing activities supporting the development, optimization, and scale up of gas centrifuge-based systems used in uranium enrichment. This role integrates hands on gas testing, pilot plant operations, systems engineering, and project leadership. The engineer will drive schedule, budget, risk, and change management while ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality execution across all phases of development.   Location: On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.   Your Day to Day as a Gas Testing Engineer:

Lead a cross functional team, coordinating schedules, budgets, scope, and resources. Facilitate recurring team meetings focused on task tracking, issue identification, and resolution. Provide technical guidance and conduct detailed reviews of engineering and testing documentation. Coordinate with adjacent leads for alignment across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems. Develop and implement gas centrifuge testing protocols; analyze results to improve system throughput, reliability, and separation performance. Conduct advanced R&D in gas processing and separation technologies. Lead pilot plant design, construction, and operations to validate and scale new processes. Integrate pilot plant findings into facility design, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications. Ensure cohesive interface control across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems. Identify issues, track risks, and develop mitigation plans; manage change and risk release processes. Review and coordinate Design Change Requests (DCRs) and ensure updates are reflected in the integrated schedule. Coordinate with Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues. Drive schedule and budget adherence; support weekly progress reporting (e.g., Quad Chart). Provide briefings on risks, issues, and schedule performance.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Nuclear, related Engineering, or Physics discipline. Seven (7)+ years of experience in system design, test engineering, and/or