Neutronics Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Neutronics Analyst to work in our Nuclear Science & Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our EROB facility in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

Our Neutronics Analyst will need to apply analytical techniques and tools to evaluate, understand, and explain nuclear interactions and behaviors. Neutronics analysis capability to enable the design, fabrication, irradiation, shipping, handling, and post irradiation examination (PIE) and investigation of irradiation experiments. Typically, these irradiation experiments are conducted in INL nuclear facilities such as the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), the Transient Reactor Test (TREAT) Facility, or the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF).

Apply scientific / engineering principles, theories and concepts to understand, explain and defend physical conditions and phenomena. Contribute to diverse engineering project teams and function as a subject matter specialist. Perform work under the direction and oversight to ensure correctness, completeness and quality of results. Work activities conducted to support established requirements, schedules, and budgets. Meet expectations to ensure accuracy, quality and completeness of input parameters, assumptions, calculations, analyses, models, results and deliverables.

Specifically, performing calculations, creating models, evaluating and analyzing the entire life cycle of irradiation experiments. Using analytical tools (e.g. MCNP, SCALE, Mathcad, RELAP5) to achieve results. Perform work using high performance computer (HPC) systems. Learn and apply established facility-specific requirements to support all the irradiation experiment life cycle.

An eager and engaged participant collaborating on diverse engineering project teams with the working both independently and as a team member. Taking direction from management, team members and peers and provide feedback to management, team members and peers. You are expected to improve and make positive impacts to cost, schedule, and discovery within the area of specialization. Also maintaining currency in relevant engineering and scientific literature and methods, prepare internal and external reports, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, prepare presentations, and present work status with results at technical meetings.

Responsibilities Include :

• Perform calculations and analysis of nuclear fuels and materials to support inpile experiment design and operation. Contribute to the development of techniques and capabilities to support inpile experiment design and analysis of nuclear fuels and materials.
• Participate in collaborations and meetings with customers and project team members to discuss scope of work, research objectives, resources, milestones, results, and on-going research.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and peer reviewed publications. Present results. Perform technical checks and peer reviews.
• Maintain currency in relevant scientific / engineering literature and enhance skills / laboratory capabilities in areas related to modern engineering design and analysis tools.
• Support division business objectives through participation in proposal development.

Minimum Requirements :

EX2 : Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 0 or more years of experience, or a PhD of Science in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 0 or more years of experience.

EX3 : Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 or more years of experience, or a PhD of Science in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 or more years of experience.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience :

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or similar discipline

2 or more years of experience performing neutronics calculations for customers

2 or more years of experience supporting an operating nuclear facility

Experience using modeling and simulation codes such as MCNP, OpenMC, SCALE, or MC21

Experience using programming (e.g. FORTRAN, Python, C ) languages to pre / post process data

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Job Information :

The pay range for this position is : Level 2 ($77,628-$159,228) / Level 3 ($93,204-$191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

TDP : This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Multi-Level : This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of experience.

This is an Onsite position in Idaho Falls

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field / laboratory environment. The job requires hand / finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match

Paid time off (personal leave)

Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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Job :

Engineering

Organization :

Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)

Title :

Neutronics Analyst

Location : ID-Idaho Falls

Requisition ID : 23349