Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst

Our client is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Thermal Hydraulics Analyst to support methodology development, analysis, and design efforts of reactor core for the sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor program. Reporting to the Manager, Core Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis, you will mature methodologies, support the test program, and perform analyses to evaluate the behaviour for these advanced energy systems under various conditions.

Tasks:

• Computational analysis of in-core steady-state thermal hydraulic phenomena.
• Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development.
• Perform calculations using first principles of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to support and validate analysis results.
• Integrate with other engineering groups performing aspects of component, system, fuel, and control system analysis and related thermal-hydraulic testing.
• Support development of testing programs needed for reactor core & components.

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 thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 6+ years with an M.S. or 3+ years with a Ph.D. degree with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product
• 6+ years’ experience in Nuclear Systems Thermal-Hydraulic behaviour and analyses, experience in 1D modelling approach highly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with one or more CAD modelling tools; SolidWorks preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM+
• Knowledge and experience in analysis of nuclear reactor core subchannel analysis
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
• Experience with low Prandtl number heat transfer analysis a strong plus
• Experience with Software Quality Assurance Program a strong plus
• Creative thinker with demonstrated strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork