Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

21h • $70,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer, you will contribute to a variety of projects in a collaborative team environment, performing thermal analysis of advanced core designs with a variety of fuel systems, cycles, and coolant types. You will work within the core design team and interact with neutronic core design, fuel performance, mechanical, and systems engineers. Depending on your qualifications, the role may involve supporting the development of core thermal modeling, simulation, and optimization tools. The position is on-site at BWXT’s Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
• Be a strong team player and develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Ability to learn new procedures, processes, and tools while maintaining various stages of production.
• Understanding of design control and configuration control concepts and project engineering activities, including task plans and schedules.
• 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, which may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nuclear or mechanical engineering with a focus on thermal hydraulics.
• Prior experience with verification and validation of thermal analysis tools.
• Familiarity with physics tools such as Ansys, Relap5-3D, and Flownex.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of advanced core designs with a variety of fuel systems, cycles, and coolant types.
• Control a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual work through reference design.
• Perform core thermal analysis ranging from quick scoping to design quality.
• Support the development of core thermal modeling, simulation, and optimization.
• Interact with neutronic core design, fuel performance, mechanical, and systems engineers.
• Work as part of a core design team on a variety of projects.

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.
• Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between generations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training.

What This Job Offers

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