Engineering Supervisor - Neutronics Core & Methodologies

Insight Global; Richland (WA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Insight Global seeks a technical leader to guide neutronics software development for reactor core simulation and monitoring. You will balance hands-on coding with team leadership and regulatory support, advancing advanced codes and methodologies.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and engage customers through presentations and technical consultations in person or virtually.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering.
• 5+ years in nuclear engineering, neutronics, core simulator or monitoring methods.
• Experience with Fortran, Python, C/C++ or similar languages.
• Experience supporting software codes, methods or analytic tools.
• Experience with regulatory activities or interactions with regulatory bodies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineers in neutronics software and methodology development.
• Maintain and modernize core simulation and monitoring tools.
• Design numerical methods for reactor analysis applications.
• Provide guidance on software architecture and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Support R&D projects involving advanced codes and methods.
• Engage with regulatory affairs to address compliance issues.
• Coach junior engineers and review technical work.
• Coordinate with thermal-hydraulics teams for integration.
• Interact with customers to answer technical questions and present findings.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings and cross-functional discussions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Neutronics

Core simulation

Software development

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Herramientas

Fortran

Python

C/C++

Version control (Git)

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a technical leader to support the development, maintenance, and advancement of nuclear engineering software and methodologies used for reactor core simulation and monitoring. This role combines hands-on software and neutronics methods development with team leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will help guide a team of engineers, support regulatory compliance activities, and contribute to research and development initiatives involving advanced codes and methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for neutronics software and methodology development.
• Support the maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of core simulation and core monitoring tools.
• Design and develop numerical methods for reactor analysis applications.
• Provide technical guidance on software architecture, coding approaches, and engineering methodologies.
• Work with engineers to solve complex technical challenges and support ongoing development efforts.
• Support research and development projects involving advanced codes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to evaluate compliance considerations and address emergent technical issues.
• Review technical work and provide coaching and direction to junior engineers.
• Coordinate with thermal-hydraulics teams as integration between disciplines increases.
• Interface with customers to answer technical questions and deliver presentations in virtual and in-person settings.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings, team development activities, and cross-functional discussions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear engineering, neutronics, core simulator and/or core monitoring methodologies.
• Experience with software development using Fortran, Python, C/C++, and/or similar languages.
• Experience supporting software codes, methods, or engineering analysis tools.
• Experience interacting with regulatory organizations or supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineers.