Talascend is currently seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This role will perform investigations and analyses of thermal hydraulics, fluid dynamics, and fluid-structural interactions for the advanced and innovative energy system.

Responsibilities

• Performing analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for the reactor computational thermal-fluid and thermal-structural analysis using multi-dimensional CFD tools
• Document, present results to peers and outside organizations
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 5 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated use of Siemens CFD package STAR-CCM+
• Preferred: M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 3 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Requirements

• Working knowledge of variety CFD best practices, modeling approaches, meshing parameters to be suited for specific applications balancing accuracy, computer resources
• Experience with modeling dynamic thermal fluid systems
• Experience with nuclear systems applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics a plus
• Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems a plus
• Experience with low Prandtl number fluid heat transfer a plus
• Familiarity and experience with applying experimental data to computational models in thermal-fluid systems including validation of simulations a plus
• Creative thinker with demonstrated strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate on a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Strong communication skills desired
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.