Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Engineer from System One

System One is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity, with a remote or hybrid, supporting our client in Bellevue, WA. Preference given to local candidates open to a hybrid work model.

Reporting to the manager, Thermal Hydraulics for Core Design and Methods, you will refine core assembly designs and evaluate their thermal-hydraulic behavior under various conditions in an advanced nuclear reactor systems.
 

Responsibilities

• Perform state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics analysis in exploration of reactor architecture options including component selections, configurations, and sizing in support of the design of a demonstration reactor system

• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components

• Provide technical presentations on analyses performed to the broader team.

• Prepare informal and formal reports to document findings and make reasoned recommendations, and report to core thermal hydraulic team manager/lead

Ideal Background

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant technical Engineering area from an accredited university

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the relevant industry with a B.S. degree, or 3+ years with an M.S or Ph.D. degree with demonstrated ability to computational fluid dynamics modeling and simulation of nuclear reactor core components for simulation-based design

• Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM+ preferred, but not limited to

• Expertise with one or more CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks preferred

• Knowledge of liquid metal thermal-hydraulics or experience with nuclear reactor system codes preferred

• Experience in nuclear industry preferred

• Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards highly preferred

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills due the NQA-1 environment and requirements for formally documenting calculations

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications