Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. They are seeking a Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer to work on next-generation sodium fast reactor technology, focusing on finite element analysis and the development of analysis methods.
Responsibilities
- Perform FEA of reactor core and core component mechanical behavior using Abaqus
- Develop analysis methods for predicting mechanical behavior of sodium fast reactor core structures
- Build Python-based automation tools to generate finite element models for core and component analysis
- Support software verification and validation (V&V) by authoring requirements documentation and test reports
- Collaborate with test engineers to develop test requirements, acceptance criteria, and pre/post-test analysis for mechanical code validation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Expert-level knowledge of finite element methods and underlying solid mechanics theory (statics, dynamics, strength of materials)
- Hands-on FEA experience, including nonlinear analysis; Abaqus strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Python for engineering automation and scripting
- Strong technical writing skills for documentation of methods, software requirements, and test reports
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on aggressive schedules with minimal supervision
- Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or other high-consequence structural analysis environments
- Familiarity with export-controlled technology environments and U.S. citizenship or LPR status (required for export compliance review)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k
- Sick leave
- Employee assistance program
- Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO
- Paid holidays
- Legal insurance
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