Space Nuclear Propulsion Engineer — Systems & Analysis

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) seeks a Space Nuclear Systems Engineer for its Denver, CO or Huntsville, AL location. The role requires a graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and experience in space reactor design and development to support the ACP group.

The successful candidate will perform neutronic, thermal-hydraulic, and fuel performance analyses, develop models, and communicate findings to a multidisciplinary team. AMA offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Aerospace, Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of research or related work in nuclear systems or space propulsion modeling.
• Experience in neutronic, thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, and reactor physics analyses.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++.
• Excellent technical writing and ability to communicate with diverse teams.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Perform neutronic, thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, engine cycle analyses of propulsion concepts.
• Develop models for sensitivity studies on engine designs.
• Conduct steady state and transient analyses for NTP/NEP demonstrations.
• Communicate results to multidisciplinary teams via reports and presentations.
• Assess radiation environment and dose mitigation for ground tests and space operation.
• Support technology maturation planning for reactor components and facilities.
• Review literature to support space reactor development and program planning.
• Publish reports and papers on findings.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Technical writing

Government interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MCNP

Serpent

OpenMC

Geant4

SCALE

OpenFOAM

ANSYS

COMSOL

NekRS

MOOSE Cardinal

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) seeks a Space Nuclear Systems Engineer for its Denver, CO or Huntsville, AL location. The role requires a graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and experience in space reactor design and development to support the ACP group.

The successful candidate will perform neutronic, thermal-hydraulic, and fuel performance analyses, develop models, and communicate findings to a multidisciplinary team. AMA offers competitive salaries and benefits.