Thermal Hydraulics Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Analyst for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
The role involves supporting methodology development, analysis, and design efforts of reactor core for the sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor program, including maturing methodologies and performing analyses to evaluate the behavior of advanced energy systems under various conditions.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant technical Engineering area from an accredited university
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 2+ years with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree
- 6 years’ experience in Nuclear Systems Thermal-Hydraulic behavior and analyses
Requirements
- Demonstrated 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
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.