Core Neutronics Design Engineer for Nuclear Systems

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Core Neutronics Design Engineer to support the core design team across multiple projects. You will analyze advanced core designs, coordinate with engineering disciplines, and contribute from preconceptual studies through final design and operation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, at least two years of neutronics experience, and excellent written and verbal communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in neutronics analysis and design.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and deliver high quality technical reports and documentation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE or DOD security clearance.
• MS in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of advanced core designs which includes a variety of fuel systems, life cycle, and coolant types.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines across joint organizational teams.
• Perform work on a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual through final design and operation.
• Perform work using an integrated approach for neutronics, thermal hydraulics, mechanical/stress, and safety analysis, to achieve accelerated reactor design development.
• Contribute to a variety of projects supporting the core design team.

Skills

Neutronics analysis

Neutronics design

US citizenship

DOE/DOD clearance eligibility

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

MS in Nuclear Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent

SIMULATE/CASMO/PARCS

FORTRAN

Python

C/C++

Linux

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Core Neutronics Design Engineer to support the core design team across multiple projects. You will analyze advanced core designs, coordinate with engineering disciplines, and contribute from preconceptual studies through final design and operation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, at least two years of neutronics experience, and excellent written and verbal communication. U.S.