Manager, Engineering Codes and Methods
About The Position
BWXT is seeking a Manager, Engineering Codes & Methods for its Advanced Technologies (AT) office in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role manages a team responsible for computational tools and methods that support research and engineering. It requires technical expertise, leadership, and coordination of complex work across multidisciplinary teams, along with knowledge of modeling and simulation requirements, software quality assurance, and reactor and fuel-system physics, including neutronics, thermal hydraulics, and structural analyses. The manager creates or oversees computational models and simulations for nuclear reactors and fuels, leads the development of computational methods and related procedures and processes, coordinates research and engineering work using a scrum project management framework, and provides technical and strategic direction. The position is on-site at the Advanced Technologies Office. Domestic and international travel of less than 25% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
- At least five years of supervisory or technical project leadership experience in a related field.
- Understanding of nuclear and non-nuclear phenomena that affect system performance and behavior during normal and off-normal events.
- Understanding of static and time-dependent behaviors and the physics of nuclear and non-nuclear systems.
- Knowledge of software configuration, quality, and development best practices and standards.
- Knowledge of revision-controlled software releases through a centralized version control system.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly in writing and verbally.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Experience facilitating technical teams in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and effective mentorship.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize and balance competing demands.
- Proven ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy or Department of Defense security clearance, as required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally less than 25%.
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 using historical, specialty, and modern computational tools.
- Coordinate or lead a team developing computational methods, analytical procedures, and organizational and technical processes associated with computational tools and methods.
- Coordinate multiple research and engineering activities simultaneously within a joint organizational team using a scrum project management framework.
- Execute project engineering activities, including task plans and schedules.
- Provide technical and strategic direction to teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and quality standards.
- Foster a high-performing team environment and collaboration across 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.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training.
- Potential annual cash incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
