Nuclear Design Engineer

Job Summary

Supporting the design and analysis of advanced nuclear fuel for water-cooled reactors, the remote Nuclear Design Engineer will perform neutronics modeling, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, with responsibilities scaling based on experience level.

Key responsibilities

• Perform neutronics and core design analyses for licensing qualification and commercialization of nuclear fuel
• Develop and maintain lattice physics and full core neutronics models using deterministic and Monte Carlo analysis tools
• Prepare technical calculations and documentation while collaborating with project teams to meet objectives

Required qualifications

• BS in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field; MS or PhD preferred for senior level
• 2-3 years of relevant experience for junior role; 5+ years for senior role with proven leadership in neutronics analyses
• Familiarity with neutronics concepts and exposure to deterministic and/or Monte Carlo codes
• Introductory experience with Python programming for analysis or data processing
• Ability to access U.S. National Laboratories and pass required background checks and screenings