Design Stress Engineer Intern

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

Desing Engineering Intern - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, OH

Welcome to BWXT:

At BWXT, our interns perform challenging tasks in their field of study while developing and delivering unique solutions for use in a nuclear environment. Our interns work collaboratively as part of our teams and will create/update drawings and procedures, assist with product and/or tooling designs, perform testing and analysis, and assist with project management and the procurement of materials as needed. A BWXT internship not only provides valuable on the job training but allows you to be a part of something bigger!

BWXT offers paid internships along with a housing stipend for those interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Barberton, OH. Internships will last approximately 10-12 weeks. At the end of the internship, each intern has the opportunity to present their completed work/ assigned projects to the leadership team.

Your Day to Day as a Desing Engineering Intern:

The Design Stress Engineer Intern's main assignments will be to support the design team perform stress analyses of nuclear pressure vessels and other highly engineered products. The intern will support the Design Engineering Team with various tasks including but not limited to:

• Support in performing stress analyses of nuclear pressure vessels and other highly engineered products.
• Assist with conducting finite element analysis, custom post-processing software, and closed form analytical techniques.
• Assist with perform standard and advanced structural analysis methods including linear elastic sizing, fatigue, elastic-plastic, fracture mechanics, shock and vibration, and thermal/mechanical.
• Work with members of other engineering disciplines (manufacturing, quality, welding, drafters, thermal fluids, etc.) in a team environment to generate component designs to meet code requirements and to optimize the design for manufacturability.
• Work closely with on-site manufacturing to resolve real time fabrication related issues.
• Communicate effectively in presentations and written technical reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full time in an accredited university/college in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or similar degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and written technical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship experience
• Experience in the use of finite element analysis (FEA) software (preferably Abaqus or Ansys).
• Experience of computer programming codes (ex. C++, Fortran, Python, etc.)

What We Offer:

• Competitive paid internship.
• Housing Stipend available for those who live 50 miles away.
• Flexible work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 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) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation 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

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