Position Title: Computational Thermal Hydraulics Analyst
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting 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: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote
- 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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