Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer

Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer

Seattle, WA - Fully Onsite

Position Summary :

In this role you'll contribute to the design and analysis of advanced nuclear fuels. This role requires a strong understanding of fuel performance modeling, thermo-mechanical analysis, and the behavior of materials under irradiation conditions, ideally with experience in fast-neutron reactor technology. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing and optimizing fuel designs to ensure safety, performance, and reliability.

Responsibilities :

• Fuel Performance Modeling : Develop and utilize fuel performance codes to predict fuel behavior under various operating conditions.
• Thermo-mechanical Analysis : Conduct thermo-mechanical analyses of fuel rods and assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Code Development & Validation : Contribute to the development and validation of fuel performance codes and methodologies.
• Material Behavior Analysis : nalyze the behavior of nuclear fuels and structural materials under irradiation, considering factors such as creep, swelling, and fission gas release.
• Design & Analysis : Participate in the design and analysis of nuclear fuel, including fuel rod design, assembly design, and core design activities.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure that fuel designs and analyses meet regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NQA-1, ASME B&PV, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B).
• Technical Documentation : Prepare technical reports, presentations, and design documentation to communicate analysis results and design recommendations.
• Collaboration : Collaborate effectively with other engineers and scientists within a multidisciplinary team environment.

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