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Thermal Hydraulic Analyst_Remote
- System One (Bellevue, WA)
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System One is seeking highly motivated Thermal Hydraulic Analyst to support our customer in Bellevue Washington. Remote opportunity.
Thermal Hydraulic Analyst to support the computational thermal-hydraulic analysis of the reactor core for the sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor program. Reporting to the Manager, Thermal Hydraulics for Core Design and Methods, you will refine core assembly designs and evaluate their thermal-hydraulic behavior under various conditions in advanced nuclear reactor systems.
Responsibilities
+ Perform thermal hydraulic analysis and engineering calculation/assessment of nuclear reactor core components and structures in exploration of reactor architecture options including component selections, configurations, and sizing in support of the design of Natrium demonstration reactor system using computational fluid dynamic software, subchannel code and hand calculations
+ Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components
+ Provide technical presentations on analyses performed to the broader team
+ Prepare informal and formal reports to document findings and make reasoned recommendations, and report to core thermal hydraulic team manager/lead
Key Qualifications and Skills
+ B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant technical Engineering area from an accredited university
+ Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the relevant industry with a B.S. degree, or 6+ years with an M.S or 3+ years with Ph.D. degree with demonstrated ability to computational fluid dynamics modeling and simulation of nuclear reactor core components for simulation-based design
+ Demonstrated expertise with 1D thermal-hydraulic evaluation/engineering calculation
+ Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM+ preferred, but not limited to
+ Demonstrated expertise with python and java scripting for automating modeling, simulation, and calculations
+ Expertise with one or more CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks preferred
+ Knowledge of liquid metal thermal-hydraulics or experience with nuclear reactor system codes preferred
+ Experience in nuclear industry preferred
+ Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards highly preferred
+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills due to the NQA-1 environment and requirements for formally documenting calculations
+ The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
+ Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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