Engineer - Nuclear

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

21h

About The Position

The Radiation Analysis/Shielding group at Electric Boat provides radiation analysis expertise, hands-on knowledge of shielded structures and related manufacturing methods, and practical solutions to difficult problems. Radiation shielding engineers perform analysis for future designs, provide consulting services, and support construction activities at Electric Boat facilities, Newport News Shipbuilding, land-based prototypes, commissioned submarines, moored training ships, and designated support facilities. Engineers work in teams to develop innovative solutions and collaborate with designers, shipyard personnel, Naval Nuclear Laboratories, and the Navy customer.

The Engineer I role involves developing and maintaining shield designs and associated software tools, resolving emergent construction support inquiries, and potentially developing code for current shield design methods. Engineers work alongside radiation-analysis subject matter experts who support their professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or Physics by May 2027.
• Less than five years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience with one or more transport codes, such as Monte Carlo, MCNP, or OpenMC.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of at least one high-level programming language, such as Python or C/C++.
• Analytical and computational skills in radiation transport and shielding analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or Physics with a nuclear focus.
• Interest or experience in radiation protection or radiation detectors/dosimetry.
• Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team to develop and maintain shield designs and associated software tools.
• Resolve emergent construction support inquiries.
• Potentially develop code for current shield design methods.
• Interface with designers, shipyard personnel, Naval Nuclear Laboratories, and the Navy customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level