ENGINEER NUCLEAR 4
About The Position
The Engineer Nuclear designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems; researches materials of special interest in nuclear reactors; and conducts studies related to radiation detection and control of radioactive contaminants. The role may also involve nuclear fuel-cycle studies to identify economical material use and safe waste-disposal methods, along with radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses, and performance metrics. The engineer recommends technology options or approaches to improve the safety, performance, efficiency, or cost of systems, processes, facilities, or programs. This position is in the shielding and structures group in Department E35, supporting future submarine designs and the growth and development of the shielding group. The engineer conducts shielding analyses, develops shield designs and shielding construction methods, and contributes to construction cost and span-reduction efforts. The position regularly communicates and collaborates with NNL and Electric Boat.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Reactor plant construction and/or operation experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of radiation shield design.
- Experience creating Python modules and using custom Python libraries.
- Experience using high-power clusters in a Linux/Unix environment.
- Experience with Monte Carlo radiation simulation development.
- Experience with Discrete Ordinate radiation calculation development.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test nuclear equipment and systems.
- Research materials of special interest in nuclear reactors.
- Conduct studies related to radiation detection and control of radioactive contaminants.
- Study the nuclear fuel cycle to identify economical uses of materials and safe waste-disposal methods.
- Perform radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses, and performance metrics work.
- Recommend technology options or approaches to improve system, process, facility, or program safety, performance, efficiency, or cost.
- Conduct shielding analyses and develop shield designs.
- Develop shielding construction methods.
- Contribute to construction cost and span-reduction efforts.
- Support the continued development of the shielding group.
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with NNL and Electric Boat.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers.
- Telemedicine.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401(k)).
- Financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
