Thermal-Structural Engineer for Next-Gen Nuclear Microreactors

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship

Tech leadership

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. seeks a Thermal Structural Engineer to advance design/analysis of next‑gen microreactor systems. You will perform thermal and structural assessments, support FEA, and contribute to engineering documentation in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes heat transfer, material selection, and regulatory documentation support, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong background in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluids, and materials mechanics.
• Experience with thermal-fluid systems and high-temperature components desired.
• Proficient with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS/COMSOL/Abaqus.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python is valuable for analysis.
• Strong communication of complex technical information in reports and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and structural analyses to support microreactor design.
• Conduct heat transfer, thermal stress, and mechanical evaluations of components.
• Develop engineering analyses using analytical methods and simulation tools.
• Support FEA, computational modeling, and design optimization.
• Evaluate components under varied operating scenarios including accident conditions.
• Assist with mechanical design, material selection, and verification work.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on licensing and design reviews.
• Support documentation for regulatory review as needed.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Python

MATLAB

FEA analysis

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. seeks a Thermal Structural Engineer to advance design/analysis of next‑gen microreactor systems. You will perform thermal and structural assessments, support FEA, and contribute to engineering documentation in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes heat transfer, material selection, and regulatory documentation support, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship for experienced candidates.