Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst

Job Description

Position Title: Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting REMOTE contract Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst opportunity.

Job 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.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• 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 behavior and analyses, experience in 1D modeling approach highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with one or more CAD modeling 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.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $69 -$115/hr (*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*).
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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