Thermal-Structural Engineer for Next-Gen Microreactors

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative engineering culture

Mentorship and professional growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a Thermal Structural Engineer to support design, analysis, and development of its microreactor systems. You will perform thermal and structural evaluations of reactor components, leveraging FEA tools and heat transfer analyses to advance next‑generation energy technologies.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring, leadership in analysis activities, and collaboration across nuclear, mechanical, materials, and licensing teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials.
• Experience with thermal-fluid systems and high‑temperature components.
• Proficient in engineering simulations (FEA, CFD).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and structural analyses for advanced microreactor systems.
• Conduct heat transfer, thermal stress, and mechanical evaluations for components.
• Develop analyses using ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, or equivalents.
• Support FEA, computational modeling, and design optimization.
• Evaluate components under steady-state, transient, and accident conditions.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Heat transfer

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mech Eng, Nuclear Eng, Aerospace Eng, Chemical Eng, or related)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a Thermal Structural Engineer to support design, analysis, and development of its microreactor systems. You will perform thermal and structural evaluations of reactor components, leveraging FEA tools and heat transfer analyses to advance next‑generation energy technologies.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring, leadership in analysis activities, and collaboration across nuclear, mechanical, materials, and licensing teams in a collaborative environment.