[Hiring] Post Bachelors RA - Nuclear Engineering @Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Role Description

You will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop critical experiments for benchmarking purposes. In this role, you will model various experimental designs and use those simulations to establish optimal testing configurations. You will be expected to:

• Apply basic nuclear engineering theories to well defined tasks with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to projects involving both near-term analyses and longer-term model development.
• Document methods and findings in technical reports and presentations.
• Work with non-sensitive, and sensitive information as appropriate for individual projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate sensitive business situations and contribute to positive outcomes.
• Recognize and accept that you will be working in technical areas associated with the National Security of the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong conceptual knowledge of scientific or engineering theories, practices, and procedures within nuclear engineering.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new software and methods, work collaboratively, and communicate technical results clearly.
• Experience modeling critical systems in MCNP.
• Experience using NJOY to develop ACE formatted thermal scattering libraries.
• Experience developing configurations for critical benchmark experiments.

Requirements

• This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Robust telehealth care options
• Several mental health benefits
• Free wellness coaching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Relocation
• Backup childcare
• Legal benefits
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Company-funded pension plan*
• 401(k) savings plan with company match*
• Accrual of up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year

Company Description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.