Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & CAP

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced nuclear engineer or physicist to join a team that develops and maintains reactor physics methods and software for NNPP applications. You will collaborate with NNPP specialists to enhance analytical capabilities, verify methods with designers and analysts, and deploy software to production environments.

Preferred candidates have PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related fields, experience with radiation transport software, and strong programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or science field with 4+ years of experience; or Master's with 2+ years; or Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience developing radiation transport and reactor analysis methods
• Familiarity with reactor physics software tools such as the listed codes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reactor physics methods and software for NNPP applications.
• Collaborate with designers and analysts to verify and validate new methods.
• Deploy and maintain production reactor physics software to support NNPP operations.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Physicist background

Software development mindset

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

OpenMC

MCNP

Serpent

SCALE

MPACT

OpenSN

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Reactor Physics organization is looking for an experienced nuclear engineer or physicist to become a valued member of a team of expert reactor physics methods developers. This team is responsible for the development and maintenance of reactor physics methods and software tools used in reactor design and analysis, criticality safety, and radiation shielding for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse group of NNPP specialists to create methods and implement software that enhances the analytical capabilities of the NNPP's reactor physics operations.

The team's responsibilities include:

• Understanding the needs of the reactor physics community and identifying novel methods or implementations to address those needs
• Interfacing with reactor designers, nuclear analysists, and specialists in related disciplines to verify and validate new methods or software
• Ensuring software and methods are consistent with the high standards of quality required for reactor design applications,
• Deploying and maintaining production reactor physics software to meet the needs of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Contributing and staying current with the state of the art through novel research, publication in Journals, and participation in national and international conferences.

The subject matter areas in which the team's expertise is leveraged include:

• Monte Carlo Transport
• Deterministic Transport
• Fine Mesh and Nodal Diffusion
• Multigroup Cross Section Development
• Depletion and Decay Heat
• Reactor Kinetics

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• PhD degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Experience developing radiation transport and reactor analysis methods
• Familiarity with radiation transport software such as OpenMC, MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, MPACT, or OpenSN
• Programming experience in C/C++, Fortran, and/or Python
• Software development experience including version control, testing frameworks, and CI/CD principles
• Familiarity with software development in a High-Performance Computing environment, including MPI and/or OpenMP style parallelism
• Understanding of software verification and validation principles
• Strong interest in applying reactor physics methods to real-world engineering challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates, seek assistance when needed, and foster positive relationships within the team
• Dedication to consistently delivering your best effort and taking ownership of tasks to help the organization achieve its mission
• A growth mindset, demonstrated by a willingness to step outside your comfort zone and pursue ongoing learning

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.