Neutronics Engineer

Location Abingdon
Discipline: Fusion
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1101
Published: 1 day ago

Job Title – Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)

Their Purpose – To to bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and commercial reality by delivering the engineering backbone of fusion power. They aim to make fusion a practical, scalable, and clean energy solution through component development, integrated testing, and global collaboration.
 
Location &, flexibility – Culham - hybrid work (x2 days a week)

Salary & Benefits – Up to £75k + benefits
 
About you:

  • Master's degree or higher in a related science/engineering discipline, with a focus on nuclear engineering or a closely related field - required.

  • Understanding of nuclear physics, e.g., neutron cross sections, particle attenuation, material damage (NRT, ARC, …), transmutations, radiation types – required.

  • Understanding of fusion materials and components, and their behaviour in the context of nuclear environments - required.

  • High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics software, and demonstrable proficiency with OpenMC and MCNP/PHITS. Ability to produce cross section tables and chain files – required.


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