Thermal-Hydraulic Analyst: Reactor Systems Modeling

Socket.dev; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Thermal-Hydraulic Analyst to join the Reactor Systems and Heat Transport Department. You will develop RELAP5-3D models, run steady-state and transient simulations, and support analyses for advanced reactor concepts such as HTGR, SFR, and MSR.

The role involves V&V activities, preparing technical reports, and working in a 9x80 schedule at the REC facility with every other Friday off. A multi-level posting places you according to depth of experience.

Qualifications

• BS in nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or related field with 2+ years related experience; or advanced degree.
• Level 3 requires 5+ years related experience or advanced degree with 2 years related experience.
• Export control: U.S. citizen or U.S. Green Card holder required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RELAP5-3D system models for reactor systems and test configurations.
• Perform steady-state and transient analyses to evaluate performance and safety margins.
• Analyze advanced reactor concepts (HTGR, SFR, MSR) and validate simulation results.
• Interpret results to identify phenomena, sensitivities, and modeling limitations.
• Support V&V activities by comparing with experimental data and benchmarks.
• Contribute to RELAP5-3D V&V test suite and prepare technical reports.

Skills

RELAP5-3D modeling

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

Nuclear engineering knowledge

Multiphysics tools

Education

BS in nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or related field

MS or higher in nuclear engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

RELAP5-3D

Computational tools

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Thermal-Hydraulic Analyst to join the Reactor Systems and Heat Transport Department. You will develop RELAP5-3D models, run steady-state and transient simulations, and support analyses for advanced reactor concepts such as HTGR, SFR, and MSR.

The role involves V&V activities, preparing technical reports, and working in a 9x80 schedule at the REC facility with every other Friday off. A multi-level posting places you according to depth of experience.