Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Structures

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with 5% match; unlimited PTO; paid parental leave

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Structures for an advanced nuclear technology company, which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in FEA, thermal-fluid analysis, and simulation looking to further their career in nuclear and advanced energy.

•      Perform thermal and structural analyses (heat transfer, thermal stress, fluid mechanics) for reactor components

•      Build and run FEA and simulation models for steady-state, transient, and accident conditions

•      Document analyses for NRC compliance and defend results to engineering peers and regulators

•      Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and licensing teams; flag unverified design assumptions

Essential Qualifications

•      5+ years of hands-on analysis experience with thermal-fluid systems, pressure vessels, or high-temperature components

•      Proficiency with ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, or similar tools, including importing NX CAD models into analysis

•      Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred

Bonus Qualifications

•      Nuclear, HTGR, or advanced reactor experience (aerospace, oil and gas, energy, or defense considered)

•      ASME codes and standards familiarity

•      MATLAB or Python modeling; regulatory documentation experience

Why Averro?

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