Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Engineer

System One is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity, with a remote or hybrid, supporting our client in Bellevue, WA. Preference given to local candidates open to a hybrid work model.

Reporting to the manager, Thermal Hydraulics for Core Design and Methods, you will refine core assembly designs and evaluate their thermal-hydraulic behavior under various conditions in an advanced nuclear reactor systems.

Responsibilities

Perform state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics analysis in exploration of reactor architecture options including component selections, configurations, and sizing in support of the design of a demonstration reactor system

Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components

Provide technical presentations on analyses performed to the broader team.

Prepare informal and formal reports to document findings and make reasoned recommendations, and report to core thermal hydraulic team manager/lead

Ideal Background

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant technical Engineering area from an accredited university

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant industry with a B.S. degree, or 3 years with an M.S or Ph.D. degree with demonstrated ability to computational fluid dynamics modeling and simulation of nuclear reactor core components for simulation-based design

Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM preferred, but not limited to

Expertise with one or more CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks preferred

Knowledge of liquid metal thermal-hydraulics or experience with nuclear reactor system codes preferred

Experience in nuclear industry preferred

Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards highly preferred

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills due the NQA-1 environment and requirements for formally documenting calculations

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.