Applied Mechanics Engineer – Nuclear Transport & Licensing

NAC International Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

NAC International Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, seeks an Applied Mechanics Engineer to join our hybrid team.

You will perform advanced finite element analyses, support licensing with NRC/DOE, and help qualify transportation, storage, and handling systems for radioactive materials. You’ll develop LS-DYNA and ANSYS models, prepare calculations and reports, mentor junior engineers, and interface with regulators and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FEA experience, including nonlinear simulations.
• 3+ years explicit FEA using LS-DYNA.
• Experience with complex structural system models.
• Experience supporting licensing in regulated industries.
• Nuclear industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute applied mechanics analyses for nuclear transport, storage, transfer systems.
• Create finite element models and analytical methods for structural/dynamic evaluations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and licensing documentation.
• Support NRC licensing activities, including SAR development and responses.
• Evaluate designs for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform verification, validation, benchmarking, and independent reviews.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering recommendations.
• Develop analysis automation tools, workflows, and process improvements.
• Interface with customers, regulators, suppliers, and project teams on technical matters.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

Structural dynamics

Regulatory/licensing knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

LS-DYNA

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

NAC International Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, seeks an Applied Mechanics Engineer to join our hybrid team.

You will perform advanced finite element analyses, support licensing with NRC/DOE, and help qualify transportation, storage, and handling systems for radioactive materials. You’ll develop LS-DYNA and ANSYS models, prepare calculations and reports, mentor junior engineers, and interface with regulators and clients.