Remote Mechanical Analysis & FEA Methods Engineer

System One; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 71,635 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a mechanical analysis and methods engineer for a yearlong, fully remote contract position in Bellevue, WA. You will develop analysis methodologies using finite element methods and hand calculations to predict mechanical behavior of reactor core components and automate analyses with software.

Responsibilities include mechanical analysis of the reactor core, verification and validation of methods and software, and collaboration with test engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of relevant working experience.
• Strong experience with finite element analysis (FEA), including nonlinear analysis (Abaqus preferred).
• Expert understanding of finite element methods and solid mechanics (statics, dynamics, strength of materials).
• Coding skills in Python (preferred).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop analysis methodologies using finite element methods and hand calculations to predict mechanical behavior of reactor core components.
• Create software using Python to automate finite element model generation for reactor core analysis.
• Perform mechanical analysis of the reactor core and develop verification and validation methods for software and analysis techniques.
• Support testing for validation of mechanical codes and methods, including test requirements, acceptance criteria, prediction, post-processing, and collaboration with test engineers.
• Analyze reactor core and core component mechanical behavior using FEA (Abaqus preferred).
• Develop analysis methods for sodium fast reactor core mechanical behavior.
• Support testing and validation activities through documentation, test planning, and data analysis.
• Utilize strong finite element analysis and solid mechanics knowledge to produce reliable and accurate results.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Python programming

Solid mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

System One is seeking a mechanical analysis and methods engineer for a yearlong, fully remote contract position in Bellevue, WA. You will develop analysis methodologies using finite element methods and hand calculations to predict mechanical behavior of reactor core components and automate analyses with software.

Responsibilities include mechanical analysis of the reactor core, verification and validation of methods and software, and collaboration with test engineers.