BWX Technologies
Overview
BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a defender of global security and innovation, with more than 7,800 employees and 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We provide safe and effective nuclear solutions for clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow BWXT on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Pipeline Note A pipeline or evergreen requisition means that the job description does not represent a current opening, but may be used to identify future candidates with skills and experience for frequent, critical-need positions. By applying, you are providing BWXT with consent to contact you for future openings of similar qualifications.
Position Details This position will be performed onsite at our Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, VA.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office
Position Overview As our Radiation Shielding Engineer you will work as part of a high-performing, innovative, and multi-disciplinary team employing an integrated approach for source term estimation, activation analysis, shielding, and radiation analysis.
Your Day to Day as a Radiation Shielding Engineer
Participate in the development of novel advanced reactor designs, primarily focusing on radiation transport and shield design.
Perform radiation transport simulations for gamma and neutron dose rates, neutron activation, and radiation-induced material impact assessments.
Develop radiation source terms for use in shielding and dose rate calculations.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, providing data/requirements to other disciplines and receiving data/requirements from them.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or radiation health physics is required.
Familiarity with radiation analysis using industry standard analysis codes and tools (e.g., Attila, MCNP, SCALE).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and deliver high quality technical reports and documentation, including presentations to customers, regulators, and other organizations.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Programming skills (bash, Python, C++, etc.) and experience with Linux on high performance computing clusters.
U.S. Citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing radiological source terms for contamination modeling is a plus.
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.
Pay:
$66,000.00 – $101,000.00
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is between $66,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. The base salary offered is based on local market factors and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive and a full range of benefits. Details will be provided at offer. Employment is at-will unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefits at any time.
Relocation
assistance will be provided to those who qualify.
Equal Opportunity and Additional Information BWXT complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety in the workplace. BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and administers personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWXT is not responsible for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding, written recruitment agreement exists prior to presentation. Agencies may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
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Pipeline Note A pipeline or evergreen requisition means that the job description does not represent a current opening, but may be used to identify future candidates with skills and experience for frequent, critical-need positions. By applying, you are providing BWXT with consent to contact you for future openings of similar qualifications.
Position Details This position will be performed onsite at our Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, VA.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office
Position Overview As our Radiation Shielding Engineer you will work as part of a high-performing, innovative, and multi-disciplinary team employing an integrated approach for source term estimation, activation analysis, shielding, and radiation analysis.
Your Day to Day as a Radiation Shielding Engineer
Participate in the development of novel advanced reactor designs, primarily focusing on radiation transport and shield design.
Perform radiation transport simulations for gamma and neutron dose rates, neutron activation, and radiation-induced material impact assessments.
Develop radiation source terms for use in shielding and dose rate calculations.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, providing data/requirements to other disciplines and receiving data/requirements from them.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or radiation health physics is required.
Familiarity with radiation analysis using industry standard analysis codes and tools (e.g., Attila, MCNP, SCALE).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and deliver high quality technical reports and documentation, including presentations to customers, regulators, and other organizations.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Programming skills (bash, Python, C++, etc.) and experience with Linux on high performance computing clusters.
U.S. Citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing radiological source terms for contamination modeling is a plus.
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.
Pay:
$66,000.00 – $101,000.00
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is between $66,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. The base salary offered is based on local market factors and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive and a full range of benefits. Details will be provided at offer. Employment is at-will unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefits at any time.
Relocation
assistance will be provided to those who qualify.
Equal Opportunity and Additional Information BWXT complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety in the workplace. BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and administers personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWXT is not responsible for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding, written recruitment agreement exists prior to presentation. Agencies may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
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