Thermal/CFD Analyst

• BS and 5 years or MS and 3 years or PhD and 2 years experience in mechanical engineering or closely related field is required.
• Expert in the field of thermal/fluids science with demonstrated experience in modeling, simulation and analysis.
• Capable of solving complex problems to enable the design, fabrication, irradiation, shipment, and post irradiation examination of irradiation experiments conducted in nuclear facilities such as the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), the Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT) or the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF). 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy level "L" security clearance is required; therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Advanced Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering Degree
• Nuclear safety analysis
• Advanced user of RELAP5
• Advanced user of FEA and/or CFD codes and techniques
• Contributing member on multidisciplinary engineering design teams
• Proficient using High-Performance Computer (HPC) systems
• Benchmarking and validation activities; computer codes and models
• Maintenance and use of nuclear safety software that meets software quality assurance (SQA) standards for ASME NQA-1
• Proficient using programming languages (FORTRAN, C++, Java, Python, etc...)
• Application and use of uncertainty quantification techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Other Information
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