Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer for a remote contract opportunity. This role involves performing stress analysis for Natrium Core Assemblies, utilizing advanced tools like FEA and ANSYS. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present your findings to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis, particularly within the nuclear industry, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural analysis experience, preferably in nuclear industry.
• Proficient in FEA, ANSYS, ABAQUS, and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis for Natrium Core Assemblies using FEA.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and present analysis results.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Python

SolidWorks

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

APDL

SolidWorks

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer for a contract opportunity Remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform stress analysis for Natrium Core Assemblies using FEA and hand calculations.
2. Present analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
3. Interface with the Core Component Design team’s engineering design activities.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Teams on requirements and inputs.
5. Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design, and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.
2. Minimum of ten years of structural analysis experience; relevant M.S. and Doctorate degrees may be credited for up to two and four years of experience, respectively.
3. Experience in using FEA to perform nonlinear analyses with emphasis on ANSYS or ABAQUS.
4. Experience with first-principles calculations and use of references for closed form approximations (Shigley’s, Roark’s, etc.).
5. Experience in scripting languages such as APDL or Python.
6. Familiarity with standalone CAD packages, SolidWorks preferred.
7. Working experience with design codes such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division I, Section III, Division V, Section VIII, Division II, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1.
8. Excellent writing and communication skills.
9. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
10. Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, creative thinker.
11. Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
12. Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. Experienced with the rules of ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 5.
2. Experienced with ANSYS in combination with APDL.
3. Experienced with ABAQUS.
4. Experience using nonlinear material models, contact pairing, Elastic Perfectly Plastic (EPP) analysis, fatigue analysis, creep analysis, creep-fatigue analysis, brittle fracture analysis, and buckling analysis.
5. Experienced with hand calculations.
6. Previous experience in the nuclear industry, with an emphasis on core assemblies.
7. Familiar with radiation effects on austenitic and martensitic stainless steel alloys.
8. Excellent calculation report writing and verification skills.
9. Follows and embodies the client Guiding Principles.

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.