Core Design Thermal-Hydraulic Engineering Intern

Bwxt • Lynchburg, VA

114d • $21 - $29

About The Position

As a Core Design Thermal-Hydraulic Engineering Intern you will work with experienced engineers and designers to support the development of analytical models for the performance analysis of the nuclear reactor. The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office. Your Day to Day as a Core Design Thermal-Hydraulic Engineering Intern includes collaborating with engineers and designers to develop analytical models for nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic performance analysis and assessing their operating characteristics using state-of-the-art analysis software. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design tradeoffs and decisions relating to thermal-hydraulic performance of a terrestrial or space based nuclear reactor system.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student, pursuing a degree in engineering or physics.
• Must have a strong interest in thermal-hydraulic engineering.
• Must have completed introductory engineering classes, including thermodynamics/heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or those same topics covered in nuclear engineering courses.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with thermal-hydraulic analysis tools (MOOSE, Ansys or other) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop analytical models for nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic performance analysis.
• Assess operating characteristics using state-of-the-art analysis software.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design tradeoffs and decisions relating to thermal-hydraulic performance.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree