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Senior Nuclear Engineer, Neutronics
Conduct radiation transport simulations to support the development of Helion's fusion power devices.
Everett, Washington, United States
Senior
$130,000 - 190,000 USD / year
1 month ago
✨ About The Role
- The Senior Nuclear Engineer will conduct comprehensive radiation transport, shielding, and activation simulations for Helion's fusion devices.
- Responsibilities include creating workflows to estimate dose and decay heat during operation and shutdown conditions.
- The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the design, development, and deployment phases of fusion devices.
- The engineer will prepare reports and communicate technical results to diverse audiences with accuracy and rigor.
- This position requires compliance with regulatory requirements and support for radiation safety initiatives.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in nuclear engineering, specifically in neutronics, shielding, and activation analysis.
- A strong background in nuclear physics is essential, with expertise in neutron and photon interactions, cross sections, and radiation types.
- Proficiency in Monte Carlo Radiation Transport codes is required, demonstrating hands-on experience with tools like MCNP and Geant4.
- The candidate should be skilled in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis and high-performance computing tasks.
- A proven ability to validate simulations against experimental data is crucial for success in this role.
Senior Nuclear Engineer, Neutronics
Everett, Washington, United States
$130,000 - 190,000 USD / year
Engineering
About Helion Energy
Building the world's first fusion power plant