Director of Nuclear Engineering

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      "content": "<div>\n<ul data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"4237\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pzf8ms\" data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3226\"><strong>Education: </strong>Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or closely related technical field; PhD strongly preferred.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"acghs7\" data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3332\"><strong>Experience: </strong>15+ years of experience in nuclear engineering, including senior technical leadership responsibilities.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11l17lx\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3424\">Demonstrated experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing technical teams.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18vutzl\" data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3524\">Strong foundation in radiation physics, nuclear engineering fundamentals, and analytical methods.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"411mg8\" data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3606\">Experience with deterministic and Monte Carlo neutron/photon transport methods.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vlyj07\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3706\">Experience using nuclear engineering analysis tools such as MCNP, OpenMC, or equivalent software.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1abqjux\" data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3812\">Experience planning and managing technical work, including schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lr9szd\" data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3921\">Experience operating effectively within matrix organizations and multidisciplinary technical environments.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hzq59l\" data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"4079\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tuvblm\" data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4237\">Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.</li>\n\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7olb9w\" data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4251\">&nbsp;</h3>\n</ul></div>"
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