Remote Nuclear Engineer – Sodium-Cooled Reactor Systems

Navarro Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering is seeking a Nuclear Engineer (remote with travel to Idaho Falls) to provide analysis, design support, and licensing input for sodium-cooled reactor systems. The position is a consulting engagement with potential travel to Idaho for design collaboration and reviews.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, with hands-on experience in thermal hydraulics, CFD, and reactor systems analysis.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in analysis and design for reactor systems.
• Ability to work remotely and travel to Idaho as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for sodium-cooled reactor systems.
• Develop and evaluate thermal hydraulics models and simulations.
• Support reactor systems design activities and evaluate performance against criteria.
• Apply CFD tools and reactor analysis codes to assess flow and heat transfer.
• Conduct safety and transient analyses for advanced reactor systems.
• Prepare technical results and conclusions for reviews.
• Support licensing activities and collaboration with partners.
• Travel to Idaho for conceptual design activities as required.

Skills

Thermal hydraulics

CFD modeling

Reactor systems design

Nuclear licensing support

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

CFD tools

System codes

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is seeking a Nuclear Engineer (remote with travel to Idaho Falls) to provide analysis, design support, and licensing input for sodium-cooled reactor systems. The position is a consulting engagement with potential travel to Idaho for design collaboration and reviews.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, with hands-on experience in thermal hydraulics, CFD, and reactor systems analysis.