Reactor Systems Thermal-Hydraulics Analyst

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Benefits offered by this job

9x80 schedule

Every other Friday off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Thermal-Hydraulic Analyst to join the Reactor Systems and Heat Transport Department. The role focuses on modeling reactor systems with RELAP5-3D and multiphysics tools to evaluate performance, safety margins, and experimental configurations.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain RELAP5-3D models, perform both steady-state and transient analyses, and support V&V activities with experimental data and benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of related experience (or 5+ years with a BS).
• Strong analytical and modeling skills; familiarity with reactor systems and safety analysis.
• Experience with RELAP5-3D or similar thermal-hydraulic tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RELAP5-3D system models for reactor systems and test configurations.
• Perform steady-state and transient analyses to evaluate performance and safety margins.
• Contribute to V&V activities by comparing simulations with data and benchmark problems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Modeling and simulation

RELAP5-3D experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering or related field

Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or related field

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Thermal-Hydraulic Analyst to join the Reactor Systems and Heat Transport Department. The role focuses on modeling reactor systems with RELAP5-3D and multiphysics tools to evaluate performance, safety margins, and experimental configurations.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain RELAP5-3D models, perform both steady-state and transient analyses, and support V&V activities with experimental data and benchmarks.