Staff Systems Engineer
An aerospace client is looking for a Staff Systems Engineer who should be knowledgeable in reactivity controls and is preferred to have experience in MATLAB/Simulink development for nuclear power plant applications.
Location: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Onsite)
Position: Staff Systems Engineer
Pay Rate: $117/hr. on W2
Duration: 12 months or longer
Shift: 1st shift, 9/80, M-TH: 9 hours, Friday = 8 hours, following week M-TH: 9 hours and Friday OFF
JOB SUMMARY:
- The incumbent should be knowledgeable in reactivity controls and is preferred to have experience in MATLAB/Simulink development for nuclear power plant applications. Must have nuclear operational plant experience.
- Will be part of a dynamic, cutting-edge design team by characterizing reactor and power conversion system behavior in terms of capabilities, constraints, and interactions with other systems. This engineer will be responsible for the steady state and transient analyses of the reactor, the power conversion cycle, as well as its support systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Discipline Lead and System Engineers to develop analysis workflows and document them in an analysis plan in accordance with the company’s Quality Assurance (QA) program.
- Establish and perform plant modeling using MATLAB/Simulink. The purpose of the model may relate to component sizing, studies to determine operating ranges, supporting design-by-analysis, performance verification, or accident analyses.
- Propose design/control solutions to system engineers, based on insights gained from the analyses.
- Write reports to document model.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Bachelors of Science in STEM related field with 12 years experience; Masters with 10 Years experience; 8 Years with PhD.
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Strong knowledge of reactivity control
- Experience working with or for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or commercial nuclear experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Advanced degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink programming languages and scripting experience
- Familiarity with programming in one or more of the following: C#, C++, Python, VisualBasic, or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with industrial process control and control theory.
- Practical experience with power systems, thermal energy equipment, or industrial plants
- Knowledgeable about NQA-1 Quality Requirements
About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top-talent employees providing the industry's most advanced products and technologies and numerous awards and recognitions, they offer their employees continuous growth, learning, and development.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.