Manager, Fracture Mechanics

SI Solutions, LLC•San Jose, CA

9d•$146,880 - $183,600

About The Position

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) has an immediate need for a Manager, Fracture Mechanics for our Nuclear Analytical Services team. The Manager will serve as a key member of the Nuclear Business Unit leadership team and will be responsible for providing technical oversight, staff leadership, project management, and staff development for the Fracture Mechanics team within Nuclear Analytical Services. The role requires experience managing a technical product line, including P&L ownership and budgeting responsibility, as well as strong expertise in probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics. Technical focus areas also include crack growth evaluations, Leak‑Before‑Break, flaw tolerance methods, flaw handbook development, stress analyses using Finite Element Modeling, and working knowledge of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III and Section XI. Participation in the design and repair of pressure vessel and piping components, along with the development and maintenance of engineering software, is also expected. In this role, team leadership includes serving as a technical authority and industry expert in fracture mechanics while driving business development for key market segments in collaboration with Business Unit leadership and the business development organization. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities and resources, functioning as a Project Manager, and serving as a key technical resource across the organization. Duties may include analysis, design, and detailing of fracture mechanics projects, developing Nuclear Analytical Services and adjacent markets aligned with the candidate’s skillset, supporting proposal development, and identifying research and development opportunities. The Fracture Mechanics Manager will also be responsible for developing businesses and markets that generate revenue for the Business Unit, including research and development initiatives, new services, and new market opportunities, and will have staff management responsibilities including goal setting, mentoring, performance leadership, and hiring.

Requirements

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
12+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience
Management of a technical product line, including P&L and budgeting responsibility
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas: Probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics evaluations, including fatigue crack growth, stress corrosion cracking, Leak‑Before‑Break, flaw tolerance, and flaw handbooks
Stress and fracture mechanics analyses using Finite Element Modeling using ANSYS and Abaqus
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III and Section XI
Develop/maintain engineering software that includes probabilistic and fracture mechanics codes
Nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, and standards, in addition to industry guidelines
Technical and administrative management of projects within the nuclear analytical services area
Proficient in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% or more, upon request

Nice To Haves

PhD and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and consultants in delivering probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics services under Nuclear Analytical Services for domestic and international clients
Provide technical leadership, staff development, and mentorship for the Fracture Mechanics team
Develop prioritized lists of prospective clients and organize and conduct presentations to individual clients and client groups
Manage client relationships and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
Collaborate with other technical discipline areas within SIA to develop integrated, turnkey, and innovative solutions for nuclear clients
Develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans for fracture mechanics services, including research and development initiatives, hiring strategies, new markets, and business development activities
Manage the Fracture Mechanics P&L and support budget development and planning processes