Entry-Level Nuclear Engineer - Reactor Analysis

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level nuclear engineer to perform thermal and hydraulic analyses supporting the FORD Class reactor fleet. You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for routine and emergent analysis, reactor system performance, and potential improvements.

Opportunities include learning HPC-based analysis codes, executing simulations, and contributing to safe, reliable Navy reactor operations. U.S. citizenship is required, with background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or science field.
• Strong initiative and communication skills.
• Experience with Excel and Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and hydraulic analyses for reactor performance.
• Support reactor core manufacturing and analysis for FORD Class fleet.
• Prepare analyses using high performance computing systems.
• Learn analysis codes and determine reactor plant performance and operations.

Skills

Excel

Python scripting

Thermal hydraulics

Communication

Initiative to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Python

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level nuclear engineer to perform thermal and hydraulic analyses supporting the FORD Class reactor fleet. You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for routine and emergent analysis, reactor system performance, and potential improvements.

Opportunities include learning HPC-based analysis codes, executing simulations, and contributing to safe, reliable Navy reactor operations. U.S. citizenship is required, with background checks.