ENGINEER NUCLEAR 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a senior engineer to contribute to shielding designs and analyses for future submarine programs. You will work within the shielding group to develop construction methods, reduce costs, and advance materials research.

The role requires advanced engineering degrees and extensive relevant experience, with collaboration across internal teams and external partners such as NNL and Electric Boat. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. with corresponding years of experience preferred.
• Strong background in shielding design and radiation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems.
• Conducts shielding analyses and develops shielding designs.
• Collaborates with NNL and Electric Boat on shielding projects.
• Supports development of shielding group capabilities and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Shielding analysis

Python modules

Radiation physics

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

High Power Clusters (Linux/Unix)

Monte Carlo radiation simulation

Discrete Ordinates radiation calculation

Python

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

The Role

Designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems. Conducts research on new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors. Conducts studies related to the detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants. Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of material and safest means of waste products disposal. Other areas of research include radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses and performance metrics. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.

This position is intended for the shielding and structures group in Department E35 supporting future submarine designs and growth/development of the shielding group. Candidates will be responsible for conducting shielding analyses, development of shield designs, development of shielding construction methods, construction cost and span reduction efforts, and continuing the development of the shielding group. This position regularly communicates and collaborates with NNL and Electric Boat.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Reactor Plant construction and/or operation.
• Fundamental knowledge of radiation shield design
• Experience creating Python modules and utilizing custon Python libraries
• Experience using High Power Clusters in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience with Monte Carlo radiation simulation development.
• Experience with Discrete Ordinate radiation calculation development.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.