BWX Technologies, Inc.
The R&D Nuclear Fuel Performance Engineer supports the design, analysis, and optimization of nuclear fuel systems using advanced multiphysics computational tools. The role involves developing predictive capabilities for fuel behavior under various conditions and contributing to engineering decisions for licensing and operations. This position requires strong technical proficiency and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams in materials engineering, reactor physics, and thermal-hydraulics.
Headquarters
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Company Size
5001-10000 employees
Founded
1867
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) delivers innovative nuclear solutions across defense, energy, medicine, and space. Its highly skilled workforce designs and builds systems that power the U.S. Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet, restores the natural environment at government nuclear sites, and provides components and fuel for clean energy worldwide. The company also produces life-saving nuclear medicine and is advancing next-generation reactors and fuels to enable life on Earth and exploration beyond. BWXT champions a culture described as “People Strong. Innovation Driven.”
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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