Fusion Diagnostics Engineer: Monte Carlo & Shielding

Fuse; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation assistance

Flexible time off

PTO year-end

Job summary

Fuse is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to advance radiation diagnostics and particle transport for its fusion facility in the United States. You will develop and implement neutron and gamma diagnostic systems and collaborate with physicists and engineers to push diagnostic capabilities.

Expertise in MCNP/Geant4/FLUKA, radiation shielding, dose calculations, metrology, and data analysis (Python/MATLAB/C++) is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong experience in Monte Carlo particle-transport simulations using MCNP, Geant4, FLUKA.
• Hands-on experience with neutron and gamma detection techniques.
• Knowledge of radiation shielding, dose calculations, and safety assessments.
• Experience in radiation metrology and calibration techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar.
• Familiarity with CNSC, NRC, and IAEA standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize neutron and gamma diagnostic systems for radiation characterization in fusion experiments.
• Analyze radiation data to support experimental campaigns, including source characterization and spectral unfolding.
• Perform radiation-transport analysis to improve system performance and safety.
• Develop and maintain radiation test environments for detector calibration and material testing.
• Develop and apply Monte Carlo simulations for particle transport and detector performance.
• Design and optimize radiation shielding for mixed neutron-gamma environments.
• Support meteorological assessments related to radiation dispersion and environmental safety.
• Analyze radiation data for operational safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on fusion technology development and radiation-safety initiatives.

Skills

Monte Carlo

Neutron/Gamma detection

Radiation shielding

Dose calculations

Radiation metrology

Data analysis

Python

C++

Regulatory standards

Education

Master's or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

MCNP

Geant4

FLUKA

Job description

Fuse is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to advance radiation diagnostics and particle transport for its fusion facility in the United States. You will develop and implement neutron and gamma diagnostic systems and collaborate with physicists and engineers to push diagnostic capabilities.

Expertise in MCNP/Geant4/FLUKA, radiation shielding, dose calculations, metrology, and data analysis (Python/MATLAB/C++) is required.