Core Neutronics Intern — Nuclear Reactor Modeling

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

401k thrift plan

Flexible schedules

Inclusive environment

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) invites applications for a Summer 2027 Core Neutronics Intern at its Lynchburg, VA location.

You will work with engineers to build and analyze analytical models for reactor neutronics and thermal performance, gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven environment. You will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, learn state-of-the-art tools, and contribute to design decisions related to terrestrial or space-based nuclear systems.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering.
• Must have a strong interest in nuclear engineering.
• Must have taken introductory engineering classes including thermodynamics, fluid flow, and nuclear engineering courses including neutronics.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to develop analytical models for nuclear reactor neutronics or thermal performance analysis and assess their operating characteristics using state-of-the-art analysis software.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design tradeoffs and decisions relating to neutronics or thermal performance of a terrestrial or space based nuclear reactor system.

Skills

Nuclear engineering interest

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering

Tools

MCNP

OPENMC

SIMULATE/CASMO

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) invites applications for a Summer 2027 Core Neutronics Intern at its Lynchburg, VA location.

You will work with engineers to build and analyze analytical models for reactor neutronics and thermal performance, gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven environment. You will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, learn state-of-the-art tools, and contribute to design decisions related to terrestrial or space-based nuclear systems.