Neutron Fluence Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement may be available

Job summary

Battelle Energy Alliance invites students for an internship at the Idaho National Laboratory, applying stochastic neutronics modeling to relate neutron fluence in the beryllium reflector to observed age-related effects. This work aims to better characterize aging in reflector regions that are difficult to inspect.

The team operates onsite at the Advanced Test Reactor campus on a 4x10 schedule. Start date and duration vary by project, with potential course credit available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program (CS, Nuclear Eng or related STEM).
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Resume/CV and unofficial transcripts must be provided.
• Current class schedule and credits must be included.

Responsibilities

• Leverage stochastic neutronics modeling results to correlate neutron fluence with aging effects in the reflector.
• Characterize aging in reflector regions not accessible to inspection using benchmark data from past inspections.
• Assist in documenting findings and potential impacts on reactor materials aging.

Skills

Python

Bash

Java

Education

ABET-accredited college/university program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

The intern will leverage results of stochastic neutronics modeling at the Advanced Test Reactor to correlate tallied neutron fluence in the beryllium neutron reflector with observed age-related effects such as cracking. The result will be to better characterize aging in reflector regions, especially in locations not possible to inspect. Observed aging effects from past inspections will be available as benchmarks.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Advance Test Reactor campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Program at an ABET accredited college/university studying Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering or closely related STEM degree
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java).
• Foundational understanding of nuclear science concepts, including neutron flux, fluence, and scattering.
• Familiarity with materials science principles, including radiation-induced embrittlement.

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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