Engineering Codes and Methods Lead

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

1d • $86,450 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXTWe believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:
BWXT is seeking an experienced Engineering Codes & Methods Platform Lead for our Advanced Technologies (AT) office in Lynchburg, VA. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead for a team responsible for the computational tools and methods that underpin our research and engineering efforts. This role requires substantial technical expertise, demonstrated leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate complex activities across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of modeling and simulation requirements, software quality assurance, and the physics associated with reactor and fuel systems—including neutronics, thermal hydraulics, and structural analyses. They must have exceptional interpersonal skills to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously across joint organizational teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required.
• Must have an understanding of nuclear and non-nuclear phenomena that impact the performance and behavior of systems during normal and off-normal events.
• Must have an understanding of static and time-dependent behaviors and attributes of physics behind nuclear and non-nuclear systems.
• Must have knowledge of software configuration, quality, and development best practices and standards is required. Knowledge of revision-controlled software releases through a centralized version control system is required.
• Must be able to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including:
• Experience facilitating technical teams in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and effective mentorship
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize and balance competing demands
• Proven success in fostering collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture
• Travel (<25%) domestic and international.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nuclear modeling and simulation and relevant nuclear quality standards.
• Knowledge of MOOSE applications.

Responsibilities

• Create models and simulations of nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels with historical, specialty, and modern computational tools.
• Coordinate and/or work with teams in the generation of computational methods, analytical procedures, and organizational / technical processes associated with computational tools and methods.
• Coordinate multiple research and engineering activities simultaneously within a joint organizational team using scrum project management framework.
• Execute project engineering activities (task plans, schedules, etc.).
• Provide technical and strategic direction to teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and quality standards.
• Foster a high-performing team environment, including collaboration across multiphysics areas of structural mechanics, thermal/hydraulics, and neutronics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• 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.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

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