Nuclear Engineer
Standard Nuclear · Oak Ridge, TN · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
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.
- 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.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- This role is based at Standard Nuclear’s Pilot Fuel Manufacturing Facility in Oak Ridge, TN.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- The position involves office-based analytical work as well as interaction with laboratory, manufacturing, and radiological environments. Occasional travel may be required.
- All work will be performed in accordance with applicable safety, radiological protection, and quality requirements.
- Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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