Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics

Description

• Develop procedures that satisfy test requirements within the operational bounds of Kaleidos.
• Perform various reactor physics calculations (neutronic and transient analyses) to verify proposed testing sequence addresses all requirements.
• Collect testing requirements, objectives, and success criteria from nuclear engineers.
• Document testing procedures and support operator training and control room GUI development.

Requirements

• Experience with radiation transport methods, including with codes such as MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent.
• 2+ years of experience with reactor operations.
• Direct experience as a reactor operator of an existing nuclear reactor.
• Knowledge of thermal hydraulic fundamentals.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Hands-on experience in developing technical procedures, human factors engineering, or operational interface design.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience with reactor operations.

Benefits

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance