Key Qualifications and Skills Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience preferred. Strong intuition in fast reactor physics and design. Experience in nuclear design/analysis methodologies, including criticality, flux/power distributions, fuel management optimization, reactivity coefficients, shielding, activation, control rod worth, detector response, and uncertainty analysis, preferably focused on fast-neutron reactors. Deep understanding of reactor physics analysis methods (deterministic and stochastic particle transport, isotopic depletion, perturbation theory, nuclear data, kinetics, etc.). Experience with nuclear engineering software such as DIF3D, MC2, PARTISN, MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, PARCS, APA, CASMO, DRAGON, ARMI, etc., is preferred. Strong computational skills and the ability to leverage computers effectively. Proficiency in programming languages, especially in scientific computing, Python, C++, and Fortran is a bonus. Ability to integrate and automate simulation tools. Experience with software development tools (IDEs, version control, debuggers, etc.). Experience working with nuclear methodology in an NRC and ASME NQA-1 compliant QA environment is preferred. Good knowledge of numerical methods and applied mathematics (PDEs, stability, statistics, etc.). Excellent technical documentation skills. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks. Passion for software best practices and willingness to engage in code reviews. Strong verbal communication skills preferred. High integrity, openness, respect, and teamwork orientation.

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