We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nuclear Engineer specializing in Core Design for a challenging opportunity in the nuclear energy sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in core design, preferably with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The role requires expertise in CASMO/SIMULATE and proficiency in Python programming. The Nuclear Core Design Engineer will perform reactor physics analysis and benchmarking activities in support of the nuclear core design, as needed for development and licensing of the SMR-160 passive, natural circulation, integral light water reactor. This position requires a highly motivated individual with the flexibility and willingness to work on a wide array of technical and regulatory topics, and eager to learn new skills to create feasible/practical solutions to challenging design problems
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide meaningful technical contributions in the development, application, and licensing of SMR-PWR.
- Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, and quality assurance standards.
- Conduct core design and analysis for SMR-PWR
- Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with other team members on engineering/technical issues.
- Support the interface with various regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure the successful integration of core design into overall reactor systems.
- Detail oriented and accountable for results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 7 years of experience in nuclear core design/optimization and/or nuclear fuel design/optimization.
Prefer
- Any Radiation Shielding experience is a big plus
- Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 7 years of experience in nuclear core design/optimization and/or nuclear fuel design/optimization.
OR
- Ph.D. from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 7 years of experience with a thesis or substantial coursework in nuclear core design/optimization and/or nuclear fuel design/optimization.
Eligibility Requirements
- The preferred work location for this role is Camden, NJ or Palisades MI. Hybrid work option available = 3 days in office and 2 at home.
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with PWR core design
- Prior experience with neutronic and core simulation methods (eg., MCNP, CASMO/SIMULATE)
- Programming experience, particularly in Python.
- Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations.
- Experience in S3K for core design and analysis and rod ejection accident analysis.