Senior FEA Analyst - Nuclear Fuel Performance & Core Safety

Epoch Biodesign; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is seeking a highly specialized Senior FEA Analyst in Austin, TX, to lead safety evaluations of nuclear fuel assemblies. You will focus on multi-physics modeling of reactor core components and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field and possesses significant experience in computational mechanics and nuclear fuel modeling. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in computational mechanics.
• At least 3 years in nuclear fuel performance modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with nuclear fuel performance codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity 2D and 3D finite element models.
• Conduct evaluations of Pellet‑Cladding Mechanical Interactions.
• Simulate fuel phenomena including fission gas release.

Skills

Computational mechanics

Nuclear fuel performance modeling

High-temperature material science

Fracture mechanics

Scripting (Python, C++, Fortran)

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering or relevant field

Tools

BISON

FRAPCON

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Aalo Atomics is seeking a highly specialized Senior FEA Analyst in Austin, TX, to lead safety evaluations of nuclear fuel assemblies. You will focus on multi-physics modeling of reactor core components and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field and possesses significant experience in computational mechanics and nuclear fuel modeling. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.