Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Engineer

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CFD Analysis Engineer for a long-term remote opportunity. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics analysis to explore innovative reactor designs for an advanced nuclear reactor system. Your expertise will help refine core assembly designs and evaluate their thermal-hydraulic behavior. This position requires a strong background in nuclear power and modern CFD tools, along with excellent communication skills for effective teamwork. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering collaboration and integrity in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Nuclear Power or related fields.
• Expertise in modern CFD tools and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD analysis for nuclear reactor design options.
• Collaborate with teams on thermal and mechanical design.

Skills

CFD Analysis

Thermal-Hydraulics

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering

Physics, Mathematics or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

StarCCM+

ANSYS FLUENT/CFX

SolidWorks

OpenFOAM

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a CFD Analysis Engineer for long-term contract-to-direct career opportunity, 100% remote.

Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Candidates may live anywhere in the continental U.S., but preference will be given to candidates residing within commuting distance to Bellevue, WA. No relocation support available.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) Thermal Hydraulics Manager, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis Engineer will work closely with the designated Project Engineer and engineering team seeking to explore design options for the MCFR Demonstration Reactor (MCFR-D) team. The successful candidates will refine core assembly designs and evaluate their thermal-hydraulic behavior under various conditions in an advanced nuclear reactor system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform state-of-the-art CFD analysis in exploration of reactor architecture options including component selections, configurations, and sizing in support of pre-conceptual design of a first of a kind nuclear reactor system.
2. Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for said reactor and its components.
3. Provide supporting CFD analysis for diverse systems associated with the above reactor.
4. Provide technical presentations on analyses performed to the broader team.
5. Prepare informal and formal reports to document findings and make reasoned recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.S or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering from accredited university. Physics, Mathematics or Aerospace Engineering degrees will also be considered.
2. Must have 5+ years of related experience within Nuclear Power; utilities, US Navy or Start-up.
3. Demonstrated expertise with modern CFD tools (StarCCM+, ANSYS FLUENT/CFX, M-Star or OpenFOAM).
4. Expertise with one or more CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.
5. Knowledge of liquid metal thermal-hydraulics or experience with nuclear reactor system codes preferred.
6. Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards highly preferred.
7. Strong communication skills and collaborative teamwork is highly desired.
8. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.