Entry-Level Nuclear Engineer - Naval Reactor Performance

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident

401(k) Savings & Capital Accumulation

Time Off (Personal & Medical)

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit & Time Off Sell

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry level nuclear engineer to perform both thermal and hydraulic analyses in support of the FORD Class Navy reactors. You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for routine and emergent reactor performance analyses, core manufacturing support, and performance improvements.

You will learn analysis codes, execute simulations on HPC systems, and determine reactor plant performance implications as part of a mission-focused team supporting the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and hydraulic analyses for reactor performance analyses.
• Support reactor core manufacturing and develop reactor system performance improvements.
• Learn and apply thermal/hydraulic analysis codes and run analyses on high performance computing systems.
• Provide routine and emergent support to FORD Class reactor performance.

Skills

Python scripting

Microsoft Excel

Written & verbal communication

Thermal/hydraulic design

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry level nuclear engineer to perform both thermal and hydraulic analyses in support of the FORD Class Navy reactors. You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for routine and emergent reactor performance analyses, core manufacturing support, and performance improvements.

You will learn analysis codes, execute simulations on HPC systems, and determine reactor plant performance implications as part of a mission-focused team supporting the U.S.