Computational Fluid Dynamics Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$73,000 - $157,000•Remote

About The Position

Thermal-Hydraulics Engineers at Oklo are responsible for analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer within a reactor and associated systems. This work includes engineering analyses of thermal-fluid dynamics, clear and thorough documentation of the analyses, as well as interfacing with design teams. A CFD Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer will be responsible for conducting high-fidelity thermal fluid simulations using commercial CFD tools.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in a technical field, such as nuclear, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
Proficiency with STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, Nek-5000, or equivalent
Core competencies in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics first principles
Experience with data processing (e.g., pre-processing, post-processing, scripting)

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal hydraulic engineering principles and multi-physics analysis methods for engineering applications, particularly as they relate to power systems
Experience with nuclear engineering principles and multi-physics analysis methods for engineering applications, particularly as they relate to advanced reactors
Experience with analysis of heat exchangers, turbomachinery, and fluid control systems
Competency with modern software engineering practices and programming languages
Fluency with Python
Experience with reactor transient analysis methods
Experience with systems or reactor safety codes such as GOTHIC, RELAP, TRACE, SAM, or SAS4A/SASSYS-1

Responsibilities

Developing and conducting high-fidelity analyses using CFD to analyze thermal-hydraulic behavior through the reactor core, reactor vessel, heat exchangers, power conversion, and balance of plant systems
Proactively designing, modeling, and analyzing thermal hydraulic systemsDeveloping and utilizing analysis methods that efficiently and effectively build confidence in a design
Performing engineering analyses, which can include thermal, fluid, safety, manufacturability, and cost
Collaborating cross-functionally to define design requirements, and providing technical feedback to quick-iterating design teams
Documenting work using modern tools and techniques, and writing well-written, thoughtful technical reports
Providing technical feedback to quick-iterating design teams