Nuclear Core Designer / Reactor Physicist

About
Irradia Solutions is performing a feasibility study in collaboration with the SHINE Technologies LLC technical staff. This collaboration is focused on determining an optimal fission reactor core configuration using a SHINE neutron source to create an adequate neutron flux for irradiation services in a subcritical configuration. The applicant will assist in the core design in a multitude of ways.

Primary responsibilities and capabilities:
· Skilled in nuclear reactor physics; proficiency in and access to reactor analyses codes such as MCNP, SASI, NJOY, RELAP5, and open source codes will be required.

· Perform layout and analyses of reactor core layouts at a conceptual level.

· Estimate levels of flux for experimental positions in the reactor core.

· Perform peer review of calculations performed by others.

· Assessment of depletion over a selected operating cycle.

· Determine neutron flux energy along with other reactor operating conditions such as temperature, flow, pressure, power level.

· Develop down-select criteria for a preferred core concept.

· Other analyses to determine viability of chosen concepts.

Qualification Requirements and Preferences:
· At least a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related and relevant field.

· 2 years of experience in doing core design layouts and associated analyses.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Able to devote a minimum of 20 hours/week.