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Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer 2
Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer 2-March 2024
Lynchburg
Mar 28, 2026
About Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer 2

  At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

  BWXT’s Advanced Technology, LLC is currently seeking a Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

  The Advanced Technology (AT) group at BWXT designs and develops innovative new nuclear reactors and related systems for internal and external customers. AT Engineering is seeking a Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer to assist in the development of these systems. The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of projects, working in a team environment, and will perform thermal analysis of advanced core designs that include a variety of fuel systems, cycle and coolant types. The Thermal Hydraulic Core Design Engineer will work in a core design team, interacting with neutronic core design, fuel performance, mechanical, and system engineers. Generally, work will include a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual through reference design. Work will be performed with a range of core thermal analysis tools from quick scoping to design quality.

  Depending on the qualifications of the applicant, work may include supporting the development of core thermal modeling, simulation, and optimization tools.

  Job Description/Duties:

  Perform thermal analysis of advanced core designs which includes a variety of fuel systems, cycle and coolant types.

  Control a broad scope of studies, from preconceptual through reference design.

  Perform a range of core thermal analysis from quick scoping to design quality.

  Support the development of core thermal modeling, simulation, and optimization.

  Interact with neutronic core design, fuel performance, mechanical, and system engineers.

  Work in a core design team contributing to a variety of projects.

  Job Qualifications/Requirements:

  A Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required.

  A minimum of two (2) years experience is required.

  Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

  Must be able to learn a variety of new procedures, processes and tools while maintaining various stages of production.

  Must possess understanding of design control and configuration control concepts and project engineering activities (task plans, schedules).

  Must be a U.S. citizen.

  Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

  Travel (10-20%) domestic and international is required.

  Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

  Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

  Prior experience with verification and validation of thermal analysis tools.

  Familiarity with physics tools such as MCNP

  Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, C, and C+

  The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

  As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

  Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

  BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status

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  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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