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 (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/) .
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 require 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
At BWXT, we are committed to delivering innovative nuclear solutions that contribute to a better world. We recently announced a new venture in advanced uranium enrichment, designed to support a new era of energy innovation and national security while modernizing the fuel cycle. As a trusted leader in nuclear operations, we are expanding into the enrichment sector and are actively seeking visionary leaders to help shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.
BWXT is seeking a technically accomplished and strategically driven Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead our uranium enrichment business technical vision, research agenda, and execution of complex, cross-agency government programs while developing successful commercial nuclear technologies. This role is central to the advancement of our capabilities in nuclear fuel cycle science, enrichment modeling, nonproliferation technologies, and classified R&D efforts.
The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized expert in nuclear technologies with a proven record of directing large-scale programs (>$200M), developing research initiatives, leading technical teams, and advancing technologies from concept to deployment. This individual will be responsible for scaling our organization's impact across commercial nuclear, DOE, NNSA, and other government agencies, while driving commercial scientific innovation and maintaining technical excellence.
Location
On-site in Oak Ridge, TN
Your Day to Day as the CTO - Uranium Enrichment :
Set technical strategy for the company, aligning with national priorities in nuclear, enrichment science, and secure technology development.
Serve as Principal Investigator for major technical programs, including those related to centrifuge enrichment modeling, simulation infrastructure, and secure computing environments.
Lead integration across disciplines-chemical engineering, data science, nuclear process modeling, materials characterization, and classified systems engineering-to solve mission-critical challenges.
Oversee a multi-million-dollar R&D portfolio
Provide strategic business presentations with goal of successful commercial deployment.
Spearhead commercial nuclear, National Laboratory and interagency collaborations (DOE-SC, DOE-NNSA, DOD, and intelligence community), ensuring shared resources, integrated goals, and sponsor alignment.
Direct strategic hiring, team growth, workforce development, and organizational alignment across mission sets, ensuring technical talent retention and cross-functional collaboration.
Guide technology readiness and commercialization pathways for lab-scale innovations, including in uranium enrichment, stable isotope supply chains, and analytical sensing systems
Regularly brief Corporate Executives, sponsors, and interagency working groups on technical performance, vision, and strategic roadmaps.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
15+ years of progressive technical leadership, including national lab or defense contractor experience.
Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-agency projects, including uranium enrichment, with budgets ranging from $300K to $200+M.
Experience managing programs in classified and unclassified environments with secure facility oversight.
Record of 50+ reports, multiple peer-reviewed journal publications, and presentations to senior government leadership.
Proven ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary technical teams, manage resources, and execute to sponsor goals.
Expertise in briefing senior stakeholders, including DOE/NNSA sponsors and interagency working groups.
U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.
Active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance level Q and/or TS/SCI clearance (or ability to reinstate/transfer).
Ability to maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial uranium enrichment technology development and NRC Licensing
Direct experience in managing and growing programs in support of DOE-SC, DOE-NNSA, or DTRA.
Successful track record in classified computing infrastructure planning and expansion.
Familiarity with Federal mission areas or comparable national lab R&D environments.
Experience with technology transition and commercialization of secure or emerging nuclear technologies.
Professional Engineering license (Tennessee), active or inactive.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
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!
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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 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com. #LI-BT1
