Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear FEA & ANSYS Expert

Black Diamond Networks; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Diamond Networks is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and review ANSYS Finite Element models for nuclear reactor subcomponents and internals. The role focuses on structural, thermal, and stress evaluations of high-stakes components, with emphasis on model post-processing and results interpretation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or nuclear engineering, substantial ANSYS experience, and the ability to document analyses in formal calculations and reports.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Experience performing FEA and structural assessments on complex mechanical components.
• Proven ANSYS modeling and post-processing experience.
• Strong understanding of FEA fundamentals and convergence.
• Experience with reactor internals or safety-critical components.
• Experience with ADL analysis.
• Experience evaluating high-temperature components and welds.
• Ability to document work in formal calculations and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and review ANSYS FE models for nuclear subcomponents.
• Perform structural, thermal, and stress evaluations on complex components.
• Post-process results from large ANSYS models (stress, strain, temperature).
• Review model assumptions, meshes, boundary conditions for accuracy.
• Collaborate with mechanical, materials, and nuclear engineers.
• Prepare analysis reports and engineering summaries.

Skills

ANSYS

FEA fundamentals

Thermal analysis

Weld modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering or related

Master’s degree (preferred) in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering

Tools

ADL analysis

Large ANSYS models post-processing

Job description

Black Diamond Networks is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and review ANSYS Finite Element models for nuclear reactor subcomponents and internals. The role focuses on structural, thermal, and stress evaluations of high-stakes components, with emphasis on model post-processing and results interpretation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or nuclear engineering, substantial ANSYS experience, and the ability to document analyses in formal calculations and reports.