Core Neutronics Engineer

Welcome to BWXT

We 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:

As a BWXT Core Neutronics Engineer, you will provide support to the nuclear analysis team by engaging in a variety of projects. This role will perform analysis of various reactor systems while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

Your Day to Day as a Core Neutronics Engineer:

• Perform analysis of advanced reactor designs which includes a variety of fuel systems, life cycle, and coolant types.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines across joint organizational teams.
• Perform work on a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual through final design and operation.
• Perform work using an integrated approach for neutronics, thermal hydraulics, mechanical/stress, and safety analysis, to achieve accelerated reactor design development.
• Contribute to a variety of projects supporting the core design team.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and deliver high quality technical reports and documentation, including presentations to customers, regulators, and other organizations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo tools such as MCNP, OpenMC or Serpent and/or experience with deterministic nodal methods such as SIMULATE/CASMO or PARCS.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, C, C++ in a Linux environment.

What We Offer:

• 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!