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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Thermal‑Hydraulic Design unit is hiring an entry‑level Nuclear or Mechanical Engineer to support next‑generation submarine reactor core design (IPMP). You will work on thermal‑hydraulic analyses and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform design milestones and the thermal‑hydraulic design basis.

• Perform thermal‑hydraulic analysis to support upcoming core design milestones
• Support development and documentation of the thermal‑hydraulic design basis
• Interpret thermal‑hydraulic test data and translate results into design assumptions
• Collaborate with designers, experimentalists, and systems engineers on integrated reactor core studies
• Communicate technical results clearly in reports and presentations

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Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related engineering/science degree — or M.S. in a related field from an accredited college or university
• U.S. citizenship (required due to security and program eligibility)
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and meet access requirements for classified matter
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug testing (includes testing for substances prohibited under federal law)

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Coursework or practical experience in:
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
• Experience or coursework in thermal‑hydraulic modeling and test interpretation
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical‑writing skills
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $63,900 - $97,800 per year (range provided by the employer; actual pay based on experience and qualifications)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life, and accident insurance
• 401(k) savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Paid personal & medical time off; paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules (where eligible)
• Tuition assistance and student debt benefits for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs

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Workplace & Security Requirements

• Role is full‑time and based in Niskayuna, NY
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a federal background investigation and eligibility checks for access to classified material
• Confidential Client is a government contractor and maintains a drug‑free workplace; federal rules require testing for marijuana (a Schedule I substance under federal law)

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Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to begin a career in nuclear propulsion and defense engineering, contributing to advanced reactor core development. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in thermal‑hydraulics while working alongside experienced engineers and scientists on nationally significant projects.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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