Thermal Hydraulics Methods Development Contractor
Talascend is currently seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Methods Development Contractor for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
This role will support computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model verification and validation, thermal systems modeling strategy and execution, development of computational and database tools to support cross-functional collaboration, and software quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Interface with test engineering and CFD modeling teams to design and conduct experiments for CFD model validation
- Identify key figures of merit for model validation and how they may be measured experimentally
- Support the development of test plans to isolate cause and effect for key figures of merit by varying experimental variables such as boundary conditions and operating states
- Support the test engineering team by specifying data collection requirements, instrumentation, and procedures in support of model validation needs
- Quantify/propagate measurement uncertainty into model inputs and outputs
- Process and analyze raw experimental data: Filter and organize raw data
- Extract key metrics (e.g. pressure drop, heat flux, temperature maps) for direct model comparison
- Iterate with modeling and simulation leads: propose new test points, update models, and re-validate
- 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
- Develop and apply other thermal-hydraulic analysis methods as needed, including steady state and transient scaled one-dimensional and three-dimensional methods
- Integrate with other engineering groups performing aspects of component, system, fuel, and control system design and related thermal-hydraulic testing
- Develop and implement custom software tools for the purposes of standardizing, organizing, and controlling things like project thermophysical properties or experimental datasets
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering +3-5 years of related experience
- MS degree plus 6-8 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 10-15 years of related experience
Requirements
- Experience implementing experimental methods in thermal-fluid systems, model validation, or interfacing with experimental teams
- Experience with modeling dynamic thermal fluid systems
- Proficiency with MathCAD or equivalent tool (MATLAB – Live Editor, Jupyter, Julia + Pluto, etc.)
- Experience with Conjugate Heat Transfer tools and methods, including STARCCM+ or ANSYS CFX and/or Fluent is highly desired
- Proficiency in package development using Python and GitHub
- Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems is desired
- Strong communication skills desired
- The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.