Responsibilities
- Support thermal systems analysis software selection
- Perform sizing calculations for single phase fluid and heat exchange components
- Thermal systems model development
- Perform steady state and transient analysis
- Support identification and ranking of phenomena for analysis and testing
- Automate analysis updates to accommodate design changes
- Perform benchmarks for model verification
- Support university collaboration on thermal systems analysis
- Support coupled analysis with core physics models
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a four year accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time, directly relevant engineering experience in thermal hydraulic modeling and analysis is required.
- Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Nice to Have
- An M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics, testing towards model validation, and heat pipe modeling is beneficial.
Compensation
The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually. The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.
Additional Information
- Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
- Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
- The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. When the testing program grows in future years, this position will require more travel, up to 30% of time domestically.
