Reload Design Engineer

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Reload Design Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity. This fully remote role involves supporting advanced reactor core design and analysis, performing neutronic evaluations, and optimizing fuel management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nuclear engineering, with expertise in core design and analysis as well as proficiency in various nuclear engineering software. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a significant impact on innovative reactor solutions and operations. If you are passionate about advancing nuclear technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nuclear engineering, focusing on core design and analysis.
• Expertise in computational skills and nuclear engineering software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform core design and analysis activities for reactor design.
• Execute sensitivity studies and validate modeling assumptions.
• Establish documentation of analysis results and design solutions.

Skills

Nuclear Reactor Design

Core Design and Analysis

Computational Skills

Communication Skills

Transient Analysis

Programming Abilities

Education

B.S. in Nuclear Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

DIF3D

MC2

PARTISN

MCNP

Serpent

SCALE

PARCS

APA

CASMO/SIMULATE

DRAGON

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking an experienced Reload Design Engineer for a long-term contract career opportunity, 100% remote.

Candidates may reside anywhere in the continental USA; but must be eligible to work for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.

Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Reload Design Engineer to support advanced reactor core design and analysis. This role involves performing neutronic evaluations, fuel management optimization, and supporting reactor operations interfaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform core design and analysis activities, including fuel management, power distributions, reactivity coefficients, control rod worth, shutdown margin, and sensitivity and uncertainty studies
• Design and analyze new systems to solve complex reactor design challenges
• Execute sensitivity studies to validate modeling assumptions and develop corrected methods if needed
• Establish and maintain documentation of analysis results and neutronic design solutions

Position Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering with 5+ years minimum. Preference for candidates with M.S. degree or Ph.D.
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor design concepts and ability to support engineering and code review
• Expertise in core design and analysis, including reactivity coefficients, shielding, activation, and uncertainty analysis
• Strong computational skills and proficiency with nuclear engineering software such as DIF3D, MC2, PARTISN, MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, PARCS, APA, CASMO/SIMULATE, DRAGON
• Knowledge of nuclear and numerical methods, including PDEs, particle transport, isotopic depletion, and kinetics
• Ability to work within published regulatory guidelines for nuclear reactor design
• Experience with commercial reactor reload analysis is strongly preferred
• Experience interfacing with Operations and Reactor Engineers is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in transient analysis, thermal hydraulics, fuel performance, and fast reactor design is desired
• Professional-quality software development skills and strong programming abilities are a plus
• Experience working in NQA-1 environments is preferred
• High degree of trust, integrity, openness, respect, and teamwork orientation

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background check and drug screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.