Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst

Job Title: Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84.00 - $110.00 per hour
Work Model: Remote

Overview
System One is seeking a Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst for a remote contract.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in nuclear thermal-hydraulic analysis and computational methods to support advanced reactor core methodology development, benchmarking/validation, and design evaluation work. This contract engagement is expected to be full-time (40 hours/week) and remote, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary engineering teams as project timelines ramp up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 the development of testing programs needed for reactor core and components.

• 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., demonstrating ability to produce high-quality work.
• 6+ years’ experience in Nuclear Systems Thermal-Hydraulic behavior and analyses; experience in 1D modeling highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficiency with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM+ knowledge preferred.
• Experience in analysis of nuclear reactor core subchannel analysis.
• Ability to participate effectively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with low Prandtl number heat transfer analysis is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Software Quality Assurance programs is a strong plus.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• High degree of trustworthiness and integrity; strong team-oriented mindset.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions 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 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.

Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte