Entry Level Engineer - Nuclear

General Dynamics • Groton, CT

153d

About The Position

The Radiation Analysis/Shielding group at Electric Boat is known within the Naval Nuclear Program for its radiation analysis expertise, its hands-on knowledge of shielded structures, related manufacturing methods and the ability to resolve difficult problems with applied, practical solutions. Radiation shielding engineers provide analysis for future designs, consulting services and support to construction activities at Electric Boat facilities, Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls Industries), land based prototypes, and for Commissioned Submarines, Moored Training ships and their designated support facilities. Working in a team environment, engineers develop innovative solutions to solve problems. Engineers interface with designers, shipyard personnel, the Naval Nuclear Laboratories and our Navy customer. Opportunities exist for engineers with a degree in nuclear engineering, with analytical and computational skills in radiation transport and related shielding analysis. Above average written and verbal communication skills are required, prior naval nuclear experience a plus.

Requirements

• B.S. in Nuclear Engineering or Physics.
• Less than 5 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Experience with one or more Monte Carlo transport codes.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of at least one high level programming language (e.g. Python, C++).
• Analytical and computational skills in radiation transport and shielding analysis.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or Physics (with nuclear focus).
• Experience or interest in radiation protection or radiation detectors/dosimetry.
• Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis for future designs and consulting services.
• Support construction activities at Electric Boat facilities.
• Develop innovative solutions to solve problems in a team environment.
• Interface with designers, shipyard personnel, and the Naval Nuclear Laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree