Core Thermal Hydraulic Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Core Thermal Hydraulic Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

This role involves supporting methodology development, analysis, and design efforts of reactor core for an advanced sodium‑cooled reactor program. The engineer will perform thermal‑hydraulics analysis, support test programs, and evaluate system behavior under various conditions.

• Perform the thermal‑hydraulics analysis using the in‑house subchannel analysis software to assess various scenarios that feed into the reactor safety design parameters.
• Perform the work under the scope of the company’s quality assurance program and following the company’s quality assurance requirements.
• Perform the origination and/or design verification reviews of calculation products generated following the company’s governing policies and procedures.
• Deliver complete, correct, and defect‑free deliverables in accordance with performance guarantees, specifications, and applicable laws.

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.d. in mechanical, nuclear, or other relevant technical engineering area from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 8+ years with an M.S. or Ph.D., demonstrating high‑quality work.
• 8+ years’ experience in nuclear systems thermal‑hydraulic behavior and analyses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in advanced liquid metal‑cooled nuclear reactor core design and thermal hydraulic analysis using analysis software (e.g., se2‑anl, cobra, vipre).
• Strong understanding of uncertainty quantification, verification, and validation.
• Strong communication skills, with high integrity, openness, and respect, fostering 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.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.