Nuclear Methods Software Engineer

Location: Bellevue

SHOULD WORK IN W2 Key Qualifications and Skills Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience preferred Fast reactor physics and design intuition Experience in understanding and executing nuclear design/analysis methodologies, including criticality, flux/power distributions, fuel management optimization, reactivity coefficients, shielding, activation, control rod worth, detector response, and uncertainty analysis, ideally with a focus on fast-neutron reactors Excellent "under-the-hood" knowledge of the methods of reactor physics analysis (deterministic and stochastic particle transport, isotopic depletion, perturbation theory, nuclear data, kinetics, etc.) Experience with some nuclear engineering software such as DIF3D, MC2, PARTISN, MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, PARCS, APA, CASMO, DRAGON, ARMI, etc. preferred Strong computational expertise required: we consider computers to be the universe at our fingertips rather than burdensome necessities Strong programming skills in any language required, preferably in scientific computing, Python, C++, and Fortran skills are a bonus Proven ability to integrate and automate simulation tools Demonstrable capabilities with fundamental software development tools (e.g. IDEs, version control, profilers, debuggers, documentation builders, packaging tools) Experience interacting on nuclear methodology with the NRC under an ASME NQA-1 compliant QA environment preferred Good working knowledge of general numerical methods and applied mathematics (e.g. PDEs, numerical stability, statistics, numerical analysis, dynamics) Strong formal technical documentation skills required Ability to consistently deliver to an aggressive schedule Self-motivated: able to seek out tasks and produce value aligned with team goals without waiting for next assignment Passion for and dedication to software best practices Willingness to openly give and accept professional criticism through code reviews and other venues Strong verbal communication skills desired The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

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