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Engineering Laboratory Manager
Engineering Laboratory Manager-March 2024
Lynchburg
Mar 28, 2026
About Engineering Laboratory Manager

  At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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 7,000 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 an Engineering Laboratory Manager its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

  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 is currently seeking an Engineering Laboratory Manager to be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of material and analytical chemists and managing safe operations in a suite of engineering laboratories.

  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. The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA.

  Job Description / Duties:

  Responsible for the safe operations of engineering chemistry laboratories, which includes but is not limited to, supporting work control procedures, employee training compliance, and supporting safety audits.

  Responsible for engineering laboratories including an analytical characterization laboratory, chemistry laboratory, ceramics processing laboratory, and ceramics processing pilot line.

  Manage and mentor a team of individual contributors on characterization techniques and chemical processing.

  Develop and implement a quality program for analytical characterization.

  Interface between the R&D and prototype manufacturing organization to ensure alignment of all stakeholders.

  Interface with data science team for data management and analysis.

  Ensure efficient distribution of results to program and engineering stakeholders.

  Job Qualifications / Requirements:

  A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) is required.

  A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience is required. An advanced degree may substitute for years of experience.

  A minimum of five (5) years of relevant supervisory and/or leadership experience is required.

  Laboratory safety and work control process experience is required.

  Must have direct/indirect resource management experience.

  Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required.

  Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

  Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

  Additional Desired Skillsets:

  Expert in facility management and work control for engineering or research facilities.

  Application knowledge/experience for chemical processing and/or materials characterization.

  Application knowledge/experience in ceramics processing.

  Development, implementation, and maintenance of an ISO or NQA-1 quality program.

  Execution of work control processes to evaluate a process, perform code requirement investigations, and facilitate safe execution of facility layout and experimentation.

  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.

  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

  ​

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