Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Structures

Averro; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Senior Thermal-Fluid Analyst in Oak Brook, IL to perform thermal and structural analyses for reactor components, build FEA models, and ensure NRC compliance.

You will collaborate with mechanical, systems, and licensing teams, defend results to regulators, and contribute to documentation. Requires 5+ years in relevant fields and proficiency with ANSYS/COMSOL/Abaqus and NX CAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on analysis experience with thermal-fluid systems, pressure vessels, or high-temperature components.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, or similar tools, including importing NX CAD models into analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and structural analyses (heat transfer, thermal stress, fluid mechanics) for reactor components
• Build and run FEA and simulation models for steady-state, transient, and accident conditions
• Document analyses for NRC compliance and defend results to engineering peers and regulators
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and licensing teams; flag unverified design assumptions

Skills

Thermal-fluid analysis

FEA software

NX CAD import

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Nuclear/Aerospace/Chemical Eng

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

NX CAD

Job description

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% match
• unlimited PTO
• paid parental leave

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and structural analyses (heat transfer, thermal stress, fluid mechanics) for reactor components
• Build and run FEA and simulation models for steady-state, transient, and accident conditions
• Document analyses for NRC compliance and defend results to engineering peers and regulators
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and licensing teams; flag unverified design assumptions

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on analysis experience with thermal-fluid systems, pressure vessels, or high-temperature components
• Proficiency with ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, or similar tools, including importing NX CAD models into analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred

Bonus Qualifications

• Nuclear, HTGR, or advanced reactor experience (aerospace, oil and gas, energy, or defense considered)
• ASME codes and standards familiarity
• MATLAB or Python modeling; regulatory documentation experience

Why Averro?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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