A.W. Worthington Naval Nuclear

careers · join our engineering team

build the future of naval nuclear engineering

meet our senior engineers

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Alan Callison
Chief Nuclear Engineer
32 years in naval nuclear propulsion. Led reactor plant design for CVN‑77 and CVN‑78. Previously senior engineer at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. Expert in A1B core thermodynamics and safety analysis.
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William Mellon
Director, Carrier Integration
25+ years at Newport News Shipbuilding. Oversaw construction of reactor compartments for Gerald R. Ford class. Pioneered modular construction techniques for CVN 79 and CVN 80.
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Worthington Prescott
Senior Advisor, Nuclear Safety
Former NAVSEA 08 deputy. Developed safety protocols for Columbia‑class SSBN. 30 years experience in reactor plant risk assessment and quality assurance.
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Franklin Warren
Lead Electrical Engineer
Designed zonal electrical distribution for Ford‑class carriers. Specializes in medium‑voltage DC and power system survivability. Holds 12 patents in naval power conversion.
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Alexander Rupert
Chief Systems Engineer
20 years in systems engineering for naval nuclear plants. Led integration of reactor controls and damage control systems. Certified Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expert.

current opportunities

Mechanical Engineers

Support reactor plant components, fluid systems, and pressure vessels. BSME + 5 years in naval or nuclear environment.

Electrical Engineers

Design and validate power distribution, controls, and instrumentation for aircraft carriers. BSEE + 3 years experience.

Systems Engineers

Model‑based integration of combat and propulsion systems. Experience with DOORS, Cameo, or similar required.

Nuclear QA/QC Specialists

Oversee NDT, welding, and documentation per ASME Section III and NAVSEA standards. Certifications (CWI, NDT Level II/III) preferred.

Note: Certain roles may require the ability to obtain government security clearance, where applicable. U.S. citizenship is generally required for access to naval nuclear information.