Senior Nuclear Engineer - Reactor Physics & Digital Twin

Radiant Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial incentive stock plan

100% medical coverage up to silver plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a driven Senior Nuclear Engineer to own modeling methods and reactor physics calculations critical for safety analysis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in nuclear engineering and over 4 years of experience with Monte Carlo software such as OpenMC. The role involves direct involvement in commercialization of a unique nuclear reactor technology at the company's El Segundo headquarters. Comprehensive benefits include stock options and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Monte Carlo nuclear engineering software.
• Experience documenting analysis methods and assumptions.
• Strong programming skills in any language, preferably Python.

Responsibilities

• Own modeling methods of core neutronics and reactor physics calculations.
• Perform calculations of energy deposition distributions and reactivity coefficients.
• Verify assumptions and assess conservatism of neutronics models.

Skills

Monte Carlo nuclear engineering software

Programming in Python

Knowledge of reactor kinetics

Communication with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a driven Senior Nuclear Engineer to own modeling methods and reactor physics calculations critical for safety analysis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in nuclear engineering and over 4 years of experience with Monte Carlo software such as OpenMC. The role involves direct involvement in commercialization of a unique nuclear reactor technology at the company's El Segundo headquarters. Comprehensive benefits include stock options and flexible PTO.