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oilandgas.org.uk

Nuclear Methods Software Engineer

oilandgas.org.uk, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009


SHOULD WORK IN W2

Key Qualifications and SkillsAdvanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience preferredFast reactor physics and design intuitionExperience 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 reactorsExcellent "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. preferredStrong computational expertise required: we consider computers to be the universe at our fingertips rather than burdensome necessitiesStrong programming skills in any language required, preferably in scientific computing, Python, C++, and Fortran skills are a bonusProven ability to integrate and automate simulation toolsDemonstrable 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 preferredGood working knowledge of general numerical methods and applied mathematics (e.g. PDEs, numerical stability, statistics, numerical analysis, dynamics)Strong formal technical documentation skills requiredAbility to consistently deliver to an aggressive scheduleSelf-motivated: able to seek out tasks and produce value aligned with team goals without waiting for next assignmentPassion for and dedication to software best practicesWillingness to openly give and accept professional criticism through code reviews and other venuesStrong verbal communication skills desiredThe 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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