Computational Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Energy & CFD

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA is seeking a post-masters mechanical engineer research associate to tackle complex nuclear challenges. You will apply engineering and computational methods to energy systems, support fuel cycle studies, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have CFD/FEA knowledge (STAR-CCM+, Fluent, ANSYS, LS-DYNA) and strong programming (Fortran, C++, Python, MATLAB). Excellent communicators will thrive in this mission-driven lab.

Formación

• Master's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months.
• Experience with analytical calculations, computational methods, and/or modeling tools for fluid, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of CFD codes (STAR-CCM+ or Fluent) or FE codes (ANSYS, LS-DYNA).
• Programming experience (Fortran, C++, APDL, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Apply engineering, physics, and materials science with numerical modeling for energy systems and security.
• Support R&D activities and evaluations related to nuclear fuel cycle and waste management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions for clients.
• Build collaborations within and outside the organization to expand capabilities.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Conocimientos

Fortran

C++

APDL

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in engineering or related field (within last 24 months)

Herramientas

STAR-CCM+

Fluent (CFD)

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Descripción del empleo

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA is seeking a post-masters mechanical engineer research associate to tackle complex nuclear challenges. You will apply engineering and computational methods to energy systems, support fuel cycle studies, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have CFD/FEA knowledge (STAR-CCM+, Fluent, ANSYS, LS-DYNA) and strong programming (Fortran, C++, Python, MATLAB). Excellent communicators will thrive in this mission-driven lab.