Nuclear Engineer – Fuel Design & Safety Analysis

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Job summary

INL seeks a senior nuclear engineer to lead design and analysis for spent fuel packaging, applying ABET-aligned principles and DOE security standards. You will develop physics-based models, validate designs, and prepare reports for sponsors and regulators.

The role requires substantial international experience with IAEA, U.S. citizenship, and a DOE L/Q clearance or equivalent, with an Idaho Falls 9x80 schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication with sponsors and peers.
• Wamiliarity with codes and standards in the discipline.
• Ability to develop and validate physics-based models.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental requirements and packaging/handling specs for spent nuclear fuel.
• Decompose objectives into design requirements and apply best-practice design principles.
• Document designs with models, drawings, specifications and descriptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Bachelor’s in Nuclear Engineering/Physics/Coodience

Job description

INL seeks a senior nuclear engineer to lead design and analysis for spent fuel packaging, applying ABET-aligned principles and DOE security standards. You will develop physics-based models, validate designs, and prepare reports for sponsors and regulators.

The role requires substantial international experience with IAEA, U.S. citizenship, and a DOE L/Q clearance or equivalent, with an Idaho Falls 9x80 schedule and competitive compensation.