Mechanical Engineer – Structural Mechanics
Navarro Research and Engineering
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Idaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Perform detailed structural analyses, including stress, fatigue, and seismic assessments of reactor components and systems.
- Perform mechanical analyses of reactor components to ensure structural integrity under various operating conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.
- Develop and validate analytical models using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including ASME codes and NRC regulations.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices within the engineering team.
- Develop and execute physical test plans in support of (or in lieu of) analyses.
- Contribute to the design of innovative reactor systems within nuclear and environmental programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural analysis within the nuclear, aerospace, or related industries.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) and familiarity with relevant software tools.
- Strong understanding of materials science, particularly related to high-temperature and radiation environments.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with sodium-cooled reactor systems or other advanced nuclear technologies (preferred).
- Familiarity with NRC licensing processes and safety analysis reports (preferred).
- Background in modular or factory-based manufacturing approaches (preferred).
- Familiarity with Siemens NX, Simcenter Nastran, and Simcenter 3D tools (preferred).
- US citizenship is required due to government contract/clearance requirements.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
structural analysisstress analysisfatigue analysisseismic assessmentmechanical analysisfinite element analysismaterials sciencedesign optimizationphysical test planningnuclear technology
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationmentoringteamworkbest practices development