Thermo-mechanical and Structures Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • $95,256 - $234,336 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Advanced Reactor Thermo-mechanical and Structures Analyst to work in our Nuclear Safety Analysis department. Our team works at a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off. As a thermo-mechanical analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing the thermal and mechanical behavior of structures, systems, and components for advanced reactors under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions for advanced reactor demonstration activities at INL.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 5 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 2 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Relevant experience includes experience performing thermal and/or mechanical analysis.
• Relevant experience with software codes such as ANSYS, ABAQUAS, STAR-CCM+, MOOSE, etc...
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience in nuclear fuels and materials, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, primary design, analysis tools/methods, and closely related technical areas.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) design-by-analysis requirements is preferred; experience applying other structural analysis codes, standards, and certification requirements is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the behavior of advanced reactor core components under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions to support operating advanced nuclear reactors.
• Verify compliance of advanced reactor designs according to industry codes, such as ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Supports, coordinates and performs confirmatory calculations and startup planning in area thermo-mechanical analysis to support development of facility and reactor specific safety basis supporting analyses.
• Work includes planning, scheduling, and tracking of reactor analyses and planning for startup testing and verification activities to validate analytical work and ensure safety.
• Responsible for providing support to project and planning activities related to new reactor design and acceptance, talking to design and nuclear safety organizations, working with external reactor designers and DOE (ID and HQ), and contributing organizations (e.g. structural analysis, criticality safety, radiation protection, etc.).
• Participate in the evaluation and resolution of complex engineering problems. Contribute to technical decisions based on sound engineering practices and in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Be the cognizant system engineer for reactor core components for advanced reactors deployed at that the Materials and Fuels Complex.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level