Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer (FEA/CFD)

SOC LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer to join a client project in Wilmington, NC. This full-time onsite role requires a robust background in structural and fluid analyses and the ability to lead complex mechanical evaluations for first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology.

The candidate will perform FEA and CFD, develop multiphysics models, document methods and results, and support design reviews with clear risk assessments and actionable recommendations. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–10+ years of engineering analysis experience.
• Advanced experience with finite element and CFD analysis.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to develop model assumptions and boundary conditions and critically evaluate results.
• Experience performing first-principles calculations to verify models.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and nonlinear structural FEA, stress/strain, thermal, and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Perform CFD analyses of gas and vacuum systems, including compressible flow and heat transfer.
• Develop multiphysics models where coupled mechanical, thermal, or fluid behavior is important.
• Define analysis approaches, assumptions, boundary conditions, material properties, and acceptance criteria.
• Document analysis methods, results, and design recommendations in engineering reports.
• Support design reviews by identifying technical risks and suggesting improvements.

Skills

FEA

CFD analysis

Multiphysics

Boundary conditions

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

SOC LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer to join a client project in Wilmington, NC. This full-time onsite role requires a robust background in structural and fluid analyses and the ability to lead complex mechanical evaluations for first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology.

The candidate will perform FEA and CFD, develop multiphysics models, document methods and results, and support design reviews with clear risk assessments and actionable recommendations. U.S.