Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, NY

About The Position

The Thermal-Hydraulic Design unit seeks an Advanced Engineer to perform thermal-hydraulic analysis supporting the next-generation submarine core design (IPMP). The role involves working with a dynamic, cross-functional team on reactor core development. The engineer will perform hydraulic, Critical Heat Flux (CHF), and Peak Central Temperature (PCT) analyses; support development of the thermal-hydraulic design basis; interpret thermal-hydraulic test results to inform IPMP thermal design basis assumptions; and help maintain thermal-hydraulic job streams. Applicants should have a high-level understanding of reactor thermal-hydraulic design codes and methods, strong written and communication skills, and a willingness to develop their skills in a fast-paced core-design environment. Naval Nuclear Laboratory supports the safety and reliability of the U.S. Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier nuclear reactors and trains the Sailors who operate them. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants will undergo a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Candidates must also pass a drug test under company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in a related field; or currently be an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the company.
High-level understanding of reactor thermal-hydraulic design codes and methods.
Good written and communication skills.
Willingness to grow skills while working in a fast-paced core-design environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Selected applicants must meet federal background-investigation and classified-access eligibility requirements and pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with boiling heat transfer analysis techniques.
Willingness to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team in a fast-paced design environment.

Responsibilities

Perform hydraulic, Critical Heat Flux (CHF), and Peak Central Temperature (PCT) analysis to support upcoming core design milestones.
Support development of the thermal-hydraulic design basis.
Interpret thermal-hydraulic test results to inform IPMP thermal design basis assumptions.
Support maintenance of thermal-hydraulic job streams.