Tyra Newton
Naval Reactors Engineer
“You’re kind of dealing with systems that last decades. So you have to think about how this will be dealt with in the future. [You have to] think big picture but be detail oriented … those two competing things are what really are challenging about the role.”
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Naval Reactors Engineer
So who are naval reactors engineers, anyway? Easy. They’re the technical experts that maintain the heart of the Navy’s most important engines. NBD. They also oversee the Navy’s entire fleet of nuclear-powered ships and shore-based prototypes. From designing reactor and fluid systems to ensuring the ships are powered up and ready to go, they are the team to look up to. Sound like your dream job?
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