Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer

1 week ago

Bellevue, WA, United States 1872 Consulting Full time
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.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in fuel performance modeling, thermo-mechanical analysis, or a related field within the nuclear industry.
  • Strong understanding of finite element methods, heat transfer, solid mechanics, non-linear visco-elastic material behavior, and irradiation effects on materials.
  • Proficiency in FEA software such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, COMSOL, or MOOSE. Experience with programming languages like Python and FORTRAN.
  • Experience with executing nuclear fuel design and analysis methodologies, ideally with a focus on fast-neutron reactors.
  • Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., NQA-1), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and relevant NRC regulations (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B).

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