Senior Mechanical Engineer – Thermal/Structural Analysis at Aalo Atomics

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Analysis, Stress Analysis, FEA, CFD, ASME Section III, Mechanical Integrity, Design Safety, Thermal Analysis, Fluid-Structural Behavior, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Behavior, Seismic Analysis, Pressure-Boundary Design, Modular Manufacturing

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in Structural and Stress Analysis to join our dynamic team. This role involves performing mechanical analyses of reactor components, ensuring structural integrity under various operating conditions, and contributing to the design of our innovative reactor systems. What you'll do The Senior Mechanical Engineer – Thermal/Structural Analysis will lead advanced analyses for reactor systems, focusing on FEA, CFD, and ASME Section III compliance. This role ensures mechanical integrity, structural stability, adequate performance, and design safety across key reactor components. Responsibilities Lead detailed structural analysis and identify failure modes of reactor components and systems (stress, fatigue, creep, seismic, and coupled thermal- and fluid-structural behavior). Develop and validate FEA and CFD models to support design, performance, and safety decisions. Conduct ASME Section III mechanical design and pressure-boundary analyses. Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and licensing teams to optimize designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost. Support test plan development, data analysis, and design verification. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing internal analysis standards. Document and communicate analytical results for regulatory/licensing submissions and internal records. Support verification and validation (V&V) efforts in accordance with software quality Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Structural, or Nuclear Engineering. 10+ years experience in structural and thermal analysis of complex systems (nuclear, aerospace, or similar). Expertise with FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus Strong knowledge of ASME Section III and related nuclear design codes. Understanding of materials behavior in high-temperature and radiation environments. Proven communication and leadership skills; experience mentoring other engineers. Preferred Qualifications Experience with sodium-cooled or advanced reactor systems. Familiarity with CFD tools (Fluent, STAR-CCM+, etc.) Familiarity with NRC licensing processes and QA/QC standards. Background in modular manufacturing or pressure-boundary component design. Proficiency with Siemens NX / Simcenter 3D or similar integrated modeling environments. Why Join Aalo Atomics? Be part of a mission-driven team aiming to redefine the future of clean energy. Work on cutting-edge technology with the potential for global impact. Competitive compensation package, including equity options. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a rapidly scaling company.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced analyses for reactor systems, focusing on FEA, CFD, and ASME Section III compliance. Ensure mechanical integrity, structural stability, and design safety across key reactor components.