Core Neutronics Design Engineer

About the role

Welcome to BWXT. We are People Strong, Innovation Driven. BWXT is a U.S.-based company that provides nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. Our company has over 7,800 employees and operates in 14 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers and supply precision components and services for the commercial nuclear power industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of advanced core designs which includes a variety of fuel systems, life cycle, and coolant types.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines across joint organizational teams.
• Contribute to a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual through final design and operation.
• Use an integrated approach for neutronics, thermal hydraulics, mechanical/stress, and safety analysis to achieve accelerated reactor design development.
• Support the core design team with a variety of projects.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in neutronics analysis and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and deliver high-quality technical reports and documentation, including presentations to customers, regulators, and other organizations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MS in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo tools such as MCNP, OpenMC or Serpent and/or experience with deterministic nodal methods such as SIMULATE/CASMO or PARCS.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, C, C++ in a Linux environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. We also provide flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education, are available. We celebrate new perspectives and support collaboration between different generations. You have the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. Continuous learning and training opportunities are provided to grow throughout your career!

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.