Senior Safety Analysis Engineer — Nuclear Systems (Remote)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT invites applications for a Safety Analysis Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, with the possibility of remote work depending on the candidate's skills and experience. The role focuses on developing methodologies and performing safety analyses for reactor designs used in defense and energy applications.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with safety evaluations, and the ability to interface with customers and regulators to support licensing activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods and models for AOOs, DBAs, and BDBEs relevant to the reactor design.
• Perform AOO, DBA, and BDBA simulations for reactor concepts.
• Conduct engineering calculations on nuclear safety, fluid flow, risk, and heat transfer.
• Prepare documentation supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams to gather required information.
• Identify process improvements and assist in new business opportunities.
• Benchmark and validate codes to support code qualification.
• Perform pre- and post-test analyses for separate effects and integral tests.
• Develop methodology reports, design criteria, and licensing documents.
• Provide input to planning, tracking, and project updates.
• Explain methods and results to customers, regulators, and SMEs.
• Support development of safety analysis.

Job description

BWXT invites applications for a Safety Analysis Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, with the possibility of remote work depending on the candidate's skills and experience. The role focuses on developing methodologies and performing safety analyses for reactor designs used in defense and energy applications.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with safety evaluations, and the ability to interface with customers and regulators to support licensing activities.