Core Neutronics Design Engineer | Nuclear Reactor Systems

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development

Inclusive, mission-driven environment

Learning and training opportunities

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Core Neutronics Design Engineer to support the core design team. You will analyze advanced core designs across multiple fuel systems, lifecycles, and coolant options while collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering or physics with 2+ years of neutronics experience and strong communication. The role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE or DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

MS in Nuclear Engineering preferred

Tools

MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent

SIMULATE/CASMO/PARCS

FORTRAN

Python

C/C++

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Core Neutronics Design Engineer to support the core design team. You will analyze advanced core designs across multiple fuel systems, lifecycles, and coolant options while collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering or physics with 2+ years of neutronics experience and strong communication. The role requires U.S.