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Belcan · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Analysis

Berkeley, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65/hr - $70/hr

3+ years exp

Belcan is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer Thermal Analyst to support the design and analysis of reactor systems and components. This role directly influences high-consequence thermo-mechanical design decisions in a first-of-a-kind advanced reactor.

Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementSoftwareTechnical Support

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Dee Ann Van Schaick, CAA

Responsibilities

Develop steady-state and transient thermal and thermal-hydraulic models for reactor components and systems (vessels, internals, piping, core supports, and auxiliary systems)

Provide temperature distributions, heat loads, and thermal boundary conditions for structural FEA and ASME Section III, Division 5 design analyses

Collaborate with structural engineers to iterate designs and achieve acceptable thermo-mechanical margins

Use first-principles modeling, hand calculations, and CFD/system simulations to scope problems, validate results, and communicate key physics

Support high-temperature fluid systems design and provide thermal guidance to system and safety teams

Produce clear, review-ready calculation packages, technical memos, and design reports

Qualification

Thermal analysisCFD toolsHeat transferFluid mechanicsASME BPVC Section IIIAnalytical skillsScriptingData analysisProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

BS in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

3-7+ years of experience in thermal analysis, thermal-fluids, or thermal-hydraulics for safety-critical or complex systems (nuclear, power, aerospace, chemical/process)

Hands-on experience with CFD tools (STAR-CCM+, Fluent, ANSYS, or similar), thermal network/system analysis, and thermal-structural interface with FEA

Familiarity with ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 or equivalent design-by-analysis practices

Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and first-principles modeling

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Preferred

MS/PhD preferred

Scripting and data analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) is a plus

Company

Belcan

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Belcan is a engineering services company offering design, manufacturing, and IT solutions for aerospace, defense, automotive, and more.

Founded in 1958

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://belcan.com

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