Remote Nuclear Engineer: Sodium-Cooled SMR Thermal Analysis

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting a Nuclear Engineer for a remote consulting position with some travel to Idaho Falls, ID. The role focuses on analysis and design for sodium‑cooled reactor systems, including thermal hydraulics, CFD, and safety evaluations.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, support licensing activities, and contribute to advanced reactor development while traveling to Idaho as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience performing analysis and design for reactor systems.
• Willingness 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.
• Assess system performance against design criteria and objectives.
• Apply CFD tools or reactor system codes to evaluate flow and heat transfer.
• Conduct safety and transient analyses for advanced reactor concepts.
• Document methods, results, and conclusions for design reviews.
• Support licensing activities and engage with national labs and vendors.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and travel to Idaho as required.

Skills

Reactor systems analysis

Thermal hydraulics modeling

CFD and system codes

Safety analysis

Design reviews

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting a Nuclear Engineer for a remote consulting position with some travel to Idaho Falls, ID. The role focuses on analysis and design for sodium‑cooled reactor systems, including thermal hydraulics, CFD, and safety evaluations.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, support licensing activities, and contribute to advanced reactor development while traveling to Idaho as needed.