Nuclear Engineer

Overview

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Interested in having a conversation about ICBM Integration Support Contract 2.0 (ISC2) employment opportunities? We’d love to hear from you! Arcfield is seeking several Senior Nuclear Engineers to support efforts in and around both Hill Air Force Base, UT and Kirtland AFB, NM. These positions will support both Lead Project Officer activity at Kirtland AFB, NM and System Engineering & Integration (SE&I) in or around Hill AFB, UT. You are assured of having a tremendous impact on our nation’s strategic deterrent and guide the next generation of nuclear engineers. Be a part of Arcfield’s rapidly growing candidate pool for openings anticipated to start in mid-summer 2024.

Responsibilities

What you will do…

• Assist leadership with goal setting and help determine approaches and methods most suitable to accomplish those goals
• Perform technical services related to SE&I as directed by the Government
• Provide support for and participate as a member of the W78/W87-0 and W87-1 SE&I Sub-Groups
• Organize, lead and assist research teams and related efforts
• Advise and counsel team members as unique challenges and difficulties arise
• Review work and collaborate with team members
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• BS degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field with 9 years of experience, or MS degree with 6 years of experience, or PHD with 3 years of experience
• Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining currency with the Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapons lifecycle phases and the Phase 6.x process
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining DOD system lifecycle phases and associated system engineering processes
• Understanding of radiation transport with emphasis on neutron and photon transport
• Understanding of nuclear fission/fusion processes
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or Fortran
• Extensive knowledge of differential equations, computational physics, and numerical analysis
• Experience with simulation software such as MCNP, GEANT, or OpenMC
  
  

Preferred

• You have experience with Air Force nuclear weapon systems, ICBM experience preferred with a detailed understanding of system employment throughout the Stockpile to Target Sequence (STS) and lifecycle
• You are self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups
• You have strong written, oral and listening communication skills
• You have the flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities
  
  

EEO Statement

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.