Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer
Navarro Research and Engineering
Python
Nuclear Engineer
Navarro Research and Engineering
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Idaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and maintain computational models for reactor physics and thermal-hydraulic behavior using tools like Serpent, MCNP, and OpenMC.
- Perform subchannel thermal-hydraulic simulations to evaluate coolant flow dynamics and heat transfer within advanced reactor cores.
- Conduct shielding analyses employing sophisticated variance reduction techniques to ensure effective radiation protection.
- Use multi-physics platforms (MOOSE, BISON, BISON-MARMOT) for thermomechanical analysis of reactor components, evaluating stresses, deformation, and material performance.
- Implement uncertainty quantification methods to enhance model robustness and confidence in simulation outcomes.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and problem-solving in reactor core and system design; contribute to improving safety, performance, and efficiency of next-generation reactor designs.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
- At least 5–7 years of relevant industry or research experience in nuclear reactor design, computational modeling, or related fields.
- Hands-on experience with computational and analysis software such as Serpent, MCNP, OpenMC, MOOSE, BISON, TRANSURANUS, COMSOL, ANSYS, or similar.
- Demonstrated capability to innovate solutions for complex nuclear engineering challenges.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, comfortable working in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.
- US citizenship 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
computational modelingthermal-hydraulic simulationsvariance reduction techniquesuncertainty quantificationthermomechanical analysisstress evaluationdeformation analysismaterial performance evaluationreactor physicscoolant flow dynamics
Soft skills
communicationteamworkproblem-solvinginnovationcollaborationadaptabilityleadershipcritical thinkinginterpersonal skillsdynamic work environment