Nuclear Engineering 3 (R&D)

NOTE:  This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business purposes. 

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will report to the manager for product development and will be part of a dynamic high impact team focused on developing NuScale’s microreactor technology. The team reports to the CTO. NuScale’s microreactor technology is in the early stages of development and the target market for this product includes research reactor and commercial distributed power and heat applications at a thermal power scale smaller than NuScale’s commercial small modular reactor. This role will be responsible for performing nuclear analysis, including core design, fuel cycle and transient analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs core design calculations and core design optimization studies
2. Evaluates the cost benefit of different fuel cycle options including fuel recycling
3. Evaluates computer codes for suitability for microreactor nuclear transient analysis
4. Performs transient analysis for normal and off-normal reactor transients
5. Supports coupled code analysis with thermal systems codes
6. Performs radiation shielding and radiation dose analysis
7. Develops and documents methods used for analyses
8. Supports regulatory engagement for nuclear analysis codes and methods
9. Performs R&D tasks in support of microreactor development and other programs within the Office of Technology
10. Performs other duties as required

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. 
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations. 
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A B.S. in nuclear engineering from accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5