Senior Nuclear Shielding Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; New London (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks a Radiation Shielding Engineer to own shielding design and analysis.

You will develop methods and software tools, balancing independent work with leading a small team to meet naval requirements for lightweight, cost-efficient shielding. Collaborating with designers, shipyards, Naval Nuclear Laboratories and our Navy customer, you will contribute analytical and computational expertise in radiation transport and shielding analysis, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or higher by Dec 2026.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Experience in radiation transport analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own radiation shielding design and analysis.
• Develop and maintain analysis methods and software tools.
• Balance independent solutions with leading a small team.
• Interface with designers, shipyard personnel, Naval Nuclear Laboratories, and Navy customer.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical and computational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks a Radiation Shielding Engineer to own shielding design and analysis.

You will develop methods and software tools, balancing independent work with leading a small team to meet naval requirements for lightweight, cost-efficient shielding. Collaborating with designers, shipyards, Naval Nuclear Laboratories and our Navy customer, you will contribute analytical and computational expertise in radiation transport and shielding analysis, with strong