About the role
Position Overview:
As a Radiation Analysis Intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to assist in the development of analytical models for radiation shielding, criticality analysis, or dose assessment using state-of-the-art analysis software.
Location:
The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.
Your Day to Day as a Radiation Analysis Intern:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design tradeoffs and decisions relating to shielding of a terrestrial or marine-based nuclear reactor system.
- Produce radiation dose maps for assessment of shielding solutions.
- Develop calculational tools for more efficient analyses.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled student, pursuing a degree in engineering.
- Must have strong interest in nuclear engineering and/or radiation health physics.
- Must have taken mid-level nuclear engineering courses, including neutronics and radiation physics.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with nuclear analysis tools (MCNP, SCALE, Attila or other), Linux OS, CAD (Solidworks, SpaceClaim, etc.), and a programming language is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Housing stipend is available for those that meet eligibility requirements.
- BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees. After 3 years of employment, you become fully vested and any time as an internship goes towards that time.
- 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.