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MITRE · 2 days ago
Senior Nuclear Engineer/Scientist
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Analysis of advanced nuclear, small modular, and micronuclear reactors and/or deployment challenges through analytical, model-based (e.g., engineering models), and experimental assessment.
Evaluation of future nuclear technologies (e.g., water, gas, liquid metal, and molten salt reactors) and the associated scientific- and market-driven trends and how these would address unique MITRE customer environments and needs.
Characterization of the maturity, limitations, and capabilities of nuclear technologies.
Design and evaluation of a wide variety of power and energy technologies and determination of courses of action to meet customer requirements as a part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
Framing and communicating energy system performance and cost in customer applications.
Transdisciplinary collaboration with diverse experts from across MITRE, our customers, and partners, providing subject matter expertise in nuclear and associated advanced energy technologies.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 4 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in one of the following fields: Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Deep technical expertise in one or more nuclear technology areas, including: performance testing and prediction, safety analysis and management, packaging and ruggedization, manufacturing processes and quality control, system/application integration, and nuclear design.
Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills.
The ability to conduct research and development of new energy and power systems to meet customer requirements in a collaborative environment with both internal and external researchers.
The ability to think critically and be proactive in pursuing research and problem-solving with minimal supervision.
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must be able to obtain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Preferred
MS or PhD in one of the following areas: Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
Extensive experience and expertise, including recent publications, in the design and evaluation of nuclear reactors.
Basic understanding of a broad range of energy storage, energy conversion, energy harvesting technologies, power distribution, and power management systems that enhance energy resilience.
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant· Undisclosed
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Jason Providakes
President and CEO
James Cook
Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Partnerships
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