Nuclear Scientist and Engineer
- Washington, DC, United States
$80,000 to $500,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $500,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
About the role As a Nuclear Scientist and Engineer, you will play a significant role in developing and implementing plans and strategy for a revolutionary energy startup.
Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out nuclear research experiments and analyze data to validate feasibility for the product designs
- Design and maintain nuclear equipment, such as reactors and radiation shields
- Work with safety measures in nuclear power technology and ensure they are followed
- Implement new procedures, policies, work process, and standards to maximize safety and operational effectiveness
Qualifications
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent required.
- Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or related field preferred.
- Experience:
- Extensive experience in nuclear reactor design, particularly for mobile applications.
- Leadership experience in nuclear engineering projects.
- Proficiency with relevant nuclear reactor design software.
- Experience in advanced neutronics modeling and simulation.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Strong knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and licensing procedures.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies such as the NRC.
- Innovative Design Skills:
- Ability to design innovative, safe, and efficient nuclear reactor systems for mobile use.
- Safety Focus:
- Commitment to nuclear safety and implementing safety measures.
- Understanding of fail-safe and fail-secure design principles.
- Materials Science and Thermodynamics:
- Proficiency in materials science and thermodynamics related to nuclear reactors.
- Knowledge of materials selection and radiation effects.
Benefits
- $80,000 - $500,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
- Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee, you are eligible for a slew of benefits, including premium vision, dental, and medical plan options, unlimited PTO, and other financial benefits, commuter benefits, and more.