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Protingent · 1 week ago

Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$69/hr - $115/hr

6+ years exp

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. They are seeking a Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst to perform computational analysis of thermal hydraulic phenomena and support the development of testing programs for reactor core and components.

Recruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Thermal hydraulic analysisNuclear Systems analysisCFD toolCAD modeling toolsHeat transfer analysisAnalytical/problem solvingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Demonstrated expertise with one or more CAD modeling tools

Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool

Knowledge and experience in analysis of nuclear reactor core subchannel analysis

Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers

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%

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status