Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer - Multiphysics CFD

Global Laser Enrichment LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment LLC in Wilmington, NC seeks a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer to serve as the technical specialist for advanced mechanical and fluid analyses in support of first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology.

The role conducts FEA, CFD, and multiphysics analyses to evaluate designs, resolve technical issues, and guide engineering decisions, working with multidisciplinary teams on separator/cascade equipment, UF6 handling, vacuum systems, and laser hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8–10+ years of engineering analysis experience required.
• Experience with finite element and computational fluid dynamics analyses.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to develop model assumptions and boundary conditions and evaluate results.
• Experience with first-principles calculations to verify models.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NRC Q-clearance and nuclear site access.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and nonlinear structural FEA, stress/strain, thermal analyses.
• Conduct 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, boundary conditions, material properties, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform first-principles calculations to verify numerical results.
• Build and validate analytical models using test data and evidence.
• Document methods, results, and design recommendations in reports.
• Support design reviews by identifying risks and evaluating margins.
• Interpret test data to understand equipment behavior and resolve issues.
• Guide other engineers on specialized analyses and contribute to standards.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Multiphysics

Solid mechanics

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Global Laser Enrichment LLC in Wilmington, NC seeks a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer to serve as the technical specialist for advanced mechanical and fluid analyses in support of first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology.

The role conducts FEA, CFD, and multiphysics analyses to evaluate designs, resolve technical issues, and guide engineering decisions, working with multidisciplinary teams on separator/cascade equipment, UF6 handling, vacuum systems, and laser hardware.