What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer position at Talascend?
Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer for a long-term, contract opportunity, 100% remote.
Overview :
Our client is looking for a highly capable and motivated Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer. The successful candidate has strong skills using MCNP 6.2 to perform radiation shielding calculations for both gammas and neutrons. Experience in criticality safety is desirable.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Perform radiation shielding design and analysis for advanced nuclear reactors, including calculating dose rates, activation rates, neutron fluence rates, and energy deposition rates.
- Develop radiation sources based on material activation analysis for non-fuel in-vessel components.
- Perform criticality calculations and develop upper subcritical limits (USLs).
- Establish and maintain formal documentation of analysis results.
- Adapt to new responsibilities as they arise, learning and applying specialized skills.
Position Requirements :
Salary : $90
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