Validation Consultant

JCW Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Nuclear Code Validation and Scaling Analysis Consultant to support the first commercial sodium fast reactor demonstration project in the US. The role involves developing scaling methodologies, performing safety analyses, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering with over five years in the nuclear industry, and a strong grasp of relevant nuclear safety analysis codes. Join a premier team in this crucial development phase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the nuclear industry.
• Experience developing scaling methodologies under RG 1.203.
• Familiarity with EMDAP and NQA-1 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop scaling methodologies for test design.
• Perform scaling analyses between experiments and reactor designs.
• Contribute to code adequacy evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers in design techniques.

Skills

Development of scaling methodologies

Nuclear safety analysis codes

Mentoring junior engineers

Scaling analysis techniques

Education

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or relevant field

Tools

SAS4A/SASSYS-1

RELAP5

TRACE

Job description

Overview

Nuclear Code Validation and Scaling Analysis Consultant

A leading advanced reactor developer working on the first commercial sodium fast reactor demonstration project in the US, supported by government partnership and world-class technical teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Review and develop scaling methodologies supporting integral and separate effect test design per Regulatory Guide 1.203
• Perform scaling analyses to establish similarity between experiments and the prototype reactor design
• Contribute to assessment bases, benchmark calculations, and code adequacy evaluations
• Mentor junior engineers in experiment design and scaling analysis techniques

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or relevant field with 5+ years in the nuclear industry
• Extensive experience developing scaling methodologies and performing analysis under RG 1.203
• Proficiency with nuclear safety analysis codes such as SAS4A/SASSYS-1, RELAP5, TRACE, or similar
• Familiarity with EMDAP, NQA-1 requirements, and non-light water reactor regulatory guidance