Senior Neutronics Engineer - Fusion & Reactor Design

Oxford Sigma Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro-rata

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working around core hours

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Inclusion in the Business Health Scheme

Support for chartership progression

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Neutronics Engineer to join their expanding team. The role involves performing Monte Carlo neutronics analyses for fusion projects and integrating workflows into automated systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 to 8 years of experience in neutronics analysis. The position offers flexible working, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 – 8 years of experience in neutronics analysis for nuclear fission and/or fusion systems.
• Demonstrated experience with Monte Carlo neutronics codes like OpenMC.
• Ability to communicate complex technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform Monte Carlo neutronics analyses using OpenMC.
• Lead verification and validation of neutronics analyses.
• Integrate neutronics workflows into automated analysis pipelines.

Skills

Monte Carlo neutronics analysis

Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OpenMC

FISPACT-II

MCNP

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Neutronics Engineer to join their expanding team. The role involves performing Monte Carlo neutronics analyses for fusion projects and integrating workflows into automated systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 to 8 years of experience in neutronics analysis. The position offers flexible working, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.