Radiation Analysis Intern

About the role

As a Radiation Analysis Intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to assist in the development of analytical models for radiation shielding, criticality analysis, or dose assessment using state-of-the-art analysis software. The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Your Day To Day

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design tradeoffs and decisions relating to shielding of a terrestrial or marine-based nuclear reactor system.
• Produce radiation dose maps for assessment of shielding solutions.
• Develop calculational tools for more efficient analyses.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student, pursuing a degree in engineering.
• Must have strong interest in nuclear engineering and/or radiation health physics.
• Must have taken mid-level nuclear engineering courses, including neutronics and radiation physics.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear analysis tools (MCNP, SCALE, Attila or other), Linux OS, CAD (Solidworks, SpaceClaim, etc.), and a programming language is a plus.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Housing stipend is available for those that meet eligibility requirements.
• BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees. After 3 years of employment, you become fully vested and any time as an internship goes towards that time.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Pay

$25.05 - $31.83 per hour.