Principal Engineer - Structural Integrity of Metallic Systems, Structures & Components

10 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $166.7k - $208.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Engineering • Nuclear • Nuclear Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Reactor

201 - 500 employees

⚡ Energy

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Description

• Drive the development and deployment of novel analysis methods and numerical models for the design, licensing and operation of KP-FHRs • Support design-for-construction and fitness-for-service programs • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams on uncertainty quantification, software Quality Assurance, and management support

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field strongly preferred • 15+ years of experience with FEA required; APDL & Usermat (Ansys) or UMAT (Abaqus) experience strongly preferred • Knowledge of inelastic deformation and failure mechanisms of ductile structural components operating at high temperature and under irradiation required and preferred, respectively • Knowledge of Fracture Mechanics is required; Experience in application and knowledge of Construction and Fitness-for-Service codes (e.g., ASME III & XI, API 579, UK R5/R6, BS-7910, RCC-MRx) is preferred • Working experience with scientific & scripting programming languages (e.g., C++, Fortran, Python and Matlab) • Working experience with model calibration and optimization techniques as well uncertainty quantification • Ability to function in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and adjust workload based upon changing priorities • Proven team player with excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills • Ability to work with highly collaborative team • Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently • Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge • Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues • Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents • Paid Vacation • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)