Nuclear Engineer

Responsibilities

Radiation Transport & Reactor Physics Analysis

• Develop, run, and validate radiation transport and reactor physics models using industry-standard tools such as SCALE, MCNP, Serpent, or equivalent software.
• Perform neutronics, shielding, dose, and activation analyses to support system design and safety evaluations.
• Interpret simulation results and provide engineering recommendations to inform design decisions.

Criticality Safety & Fuel Manufacturing Support

• Conduct criticality safety calculations and analyses for advanced fuel manufacturing modules and material handling scenarios.
• Support development and review of safety analyses related to fissile material processing and fuel fabrication.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate criticality safety requirements into process design.

Advanced Nuclear Systems Analysis

• Support modeling and evaluation of advanced nuclear systems, including propulsion and power applications, through detailed simulation and analysis.
• Assess system performance, margins, and safety characteristics under nominal and off-nominal conditions.
• Contribute analytical support to early-stage design trades and technology development efforts.

Technical Documentation & Communication

• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports, analyses, and presentations to communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support preparation of safety documentation, design reviews, and technical briefings.
• Maintain organized records of models, assumptions, inputs, and results.

Quality, Safety & Collaboration

• Perform work in accordance with applicable quality assurance, configuration control, and procedural requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of modeling practices and analytical workflows.
• Work in compliance with radiological safety protocols and support operations in radiological environments as required.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Technical Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing radiation transport and reactor physics models using SCALE, MCNP, Serpent, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience performing criticality safety calculations and analyses.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for model automation, post-processing, or workflow support.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience producing engineering reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Experience (Preferred)

• Advanced knowledge of nuclear fuels, materials, or fuel manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting nuclear system design, fuel qualification, or reactor performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies in nuclear or regulated environments.
• Prior experience working in radiological facilities or controlled environments.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays