Senior FEA Lead: Nuclear Fuel Behavior & Core Safety

Aalo Atomics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $125,000

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior FEA Analyst for leading high-fidelity computational modeling of nuclear fuel behavior. This role focuses on multi-physics analysis of reactor core components to optimize fuel design for safety and reliability.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline and possess substantial experience in nuclear fuel performance modeling. A competitive salary starts at $125,000, with opportunities for growth in a pioneering clean energy company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in computational mechanics focused on nuclear fuel performance modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with nuclear fuel performance codes.
• Experience with high-temperature material science and fracture mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑fidelity computational modeling and safety evaluation of nuclear fuel assemblies.
• Execute high‑fidelity finite element models for fuel rods and cladding.
• Compile and review formal technical reports for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Computational mechanics

Nuclear fuel performance modeling

Python

C++

Fortran

High-temperature material science

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BISON

FRAPCON

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Aalo Atomics in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior FEA Analyst for leading high-fidelity computational modeling of nuclear fuel behavior. This role focuses on multi-physics analysis of reactor core components to optimize fuel design for safety and reliability.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline and possess substantial experience in nuclear fuel performance modeling. A competitive salary starts at $125,000, with opportunities for growth in a pioneering clean energy company.