About the Role
The position involves leading analytical efforts for mechanical components within the nuclear steam supply system, applying advanced simulation techniques and engineering principles to support design validation and certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct structural and thermal stress analyses on reactor system components
- Develop finite element models to evaluate mechanical performance under operational conditions
- Support design verification and code compliance for nuclear-grade equipment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
- Document analysis methods and results in technical reports
- Ensure adherence to ASME, NRC, and industry standards
- Perform fatigue and fracture assessments for critical parts
- Review manufacturing and fabrication drawings for analytical feasibility
- Lead component qualification efforts for safety-related systems
- Provide engineering input during design reviews and audits
- Apply probabilistic methods to assess component reliability
- Evaluate dynamic loads from seismic and transient events
- Support licensing documentation with technical justification
- Use simulation software for thermal-structural coupling
- Monitor emerging analysis methodologies and tools
- Interface with testing teams to validate analytical models
- Maintain configuration control of analysis files
- Assist in root cause evaluations for design deviations
- Develop acceptance criteria based on regulatory guidance
- Present findings to internal and external reviewers
- Ensure traceability from requirements to analysis results
- Optimize designs using sensitivity and parametric studies
- Contribute to safety classification documentation
- Mentor junior engineers in analytical best practices
- Stay current with nuclear regulatory updates
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with remote and on-site options
Team
Part of the engineering group focused on nuclear system design and analysis
About the Team
Engineers in this group focus on the integrity and performance of nuclear system components, ensuring designs meet rigorous safety and operational standards for advanced small modular reactors.
Security Requirements
This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance, which involves U.S. citizenship and a background check.
