Heat Transfer Design Engineer
About The Position
We are an innovative new venture focused on the design and manufacturing of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to deliver safe, clean, and renewable power for the future. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy through advanced nuclear technology that is scalable, efficient, and reliable. As we expand, we are seeking passionate engineers to help design the next generation of thermal and power generation systems. Position Overview We are looking for a Heat Transfer Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design and analysis of heat transfer systems for advanced thermal processing and power applications. The engineer will be responsible for developing designs that optimize performance, efficiency, and safety while ensuring compliance with commercial codes and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in thermal/heat transfer system design.
- Strong knowledge of boilers, HRSGs, recuperators, or thermal processing equipment .
- Proficiency in heat transfer analysis, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics .
- Hands-on experience with FEA/CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, STAR-CCM+ or other).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in power generation, thermal systems, or process industries preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, model, and analyze heat transfer systems for boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), recuperators, and related thermal equipment.
- Perform conjugate heat transfer (CHT) analysis and apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to validate designs.
- Select and specify materials and components considering thermal performance, structural integrity, and manufacturability.
- Develop thermodynamic and heat balance calculations to support system-level performance predictions.
- Collaborate with mechanical, structural, and controls engineers to integrate heat transfer systems into larger plant designs.
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of thermal systems.
- Provide technical documentation, reports, and design packages for internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D and 401(k).
- Career advancement potential as AMPERA expands its fuel development and reactor manufacturing programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
