AI Systems & Solutions 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, collaboration, and technical excellence. At our Oak Ridge, Tennessee Enrichment Operations site, you will join teams working at the forefront of advanced nuclear manufacturing, precision engineering, and mission‑critical national security programs. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, partner with seasoned experts, and contribute to innovation shaping the future of nuclear technology. Our work requires a wide range of skills, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and career stages who share a passion for meaningful impact and technical advancement. Position Overview As an AI Systems & Solutions Engineer, you will support enterprise-level digital engineering, manufacturing modernization, and operations analytics initiatives across the Oak Ridge Enrichment Operations site. You will develop open-source AI tools, maintain production AI stacks, and design ML-driven solutions that support digital thread integration, operational optimization, and engineering decision-making. This role interacts with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and automation teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure AI capabilities for high‑value missions. Location On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Your Day to Day as an AI Systems & Solutions Engineer • Architect and maintain open-source AI/ML tools, including model training and inference pipelines. • Build and support full AI stacks using Python, MLflow, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Docker, Git, and Kubernetes. • Design AI/ML solutions for manufacturing optimization, engineering workflows, business informatics, and IoT monitoring. • Integrate AI systems with digital thread/twin environments, PLM/CAD, MES/SCADA, and enterprise data platforms. • Develop APIs and microservices for model orchestration and data ingestion. • Implement CI/CD workflows for AI workloads. • Build end-to-end pipelines for sensor, IoT, and streaming data, including anomaly detection and predictive maintenance. • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to shape deployable AI solutions. • Produce documentation, model explainability summaries, and technical reports. • Mentor junior engineers on AI/ML development. Required Qualifications • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. • 5+ years developing AI/ML pipelines with open-source tools. • Experience operating AI stacks in production environments with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. • Background in manufacturing, engineering, business informatics, or IoT analytics. • Experience building API/microservice-based ML applications. • Strong ability to structure AI solutions around complex operational challenges. • Excellent cross-team