CFD Engineer for Nuclear Systems & Heat Transfer

X-energy; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for nuclear products and facilities. You will evaluate concepts, perform analyses, and guide production through prototyping, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities include developing SSCs with safety focus, conducting CFD and thermal analyses, ensuring adherence to codes and standards, and preparing design documentation and V&V plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with engineering hand calculations.
• Experience with CFD codes such as STAR-CCM+ or Fluent.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical/physical concepts and support development of SSCs for nuclear products or facilities with a focus on nuclear safety.
• Identify, collect, and document requirements, interfaces, design basis and criteria with stakeholders and systems engineers.
• Plan and perform analyses to ensure SSCs meet technical specifications and design requirements.
• Perform hand calculations and use analytical tools for structural, thermal, hydraulic analyses as required.
• Develop, test and verify CFD models to support design and licensing basis.

Skills

Engineering hand calculations

CFD analysis

STAR-CCM+

Fluid dynamics

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Fluent CFD software

Job description

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for nuclear products and facilities. You will evaluate concepts, perform analyses, and guide production through prototyping, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities include developing SSCs with safety focus, conducting CFD and thermal analyses, ensuring adherence to codes and standards, and preparing design documentation and V&V plans.