Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Thermal Fluids Analyst to work in our Thermal Mechanical Analysis department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. The mission of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Applied Engineering Division is to provide advanced engineering capabilities encompassing design, analysis, and fabrication. We are at the forefront of developing unique material and nuclear fuel experiments and provide the specialized expertise required to irradiate these experiments in nuclear reactors, contributing to the advancement of nuclear energy research and safety. The Thermal Mechanical Analysis department within the Applied Engineering Division plays a pivotal role in supporting this mission. We are currently seeking a Senior Thermal Fluids Analyst to join our multi-disciplinary engineering and analysis project teams. The successful candidate will collaborate with leading experts to address complex challenges in nuclear reactor technology and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of nuclear systems. By joining us, you will be part of a dedicated team that values expertise, precision, and collaboration in pursuit of scientific and engineering excellence for national and global impact. Responsibilities Include: - Lead and oversee comprehensive thermodynamic and fluid dynamics analysis for sophisticated experiments involving nuclear fuels, materials, and instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. - Employ a suite of advanced analytical tools including ABAQUS, STAR-CCM+, RELAP5, Mathcad, Autodesk Inventor, and additional software to conduct in-depth engineering analyses and simulations. - Perform analysis using high performance computer (HPC) systems and utilize the framework to effectively optimize pre-processing and post-processing results to meet complex project objectives. - Apply advanced scientific and engineering principles, theories, and concepts to understand, explain and defend physical conditions and results. - Apply advanced knowledge and experience in analyzing the integrity and performance of complex mechanical systems and components under various operating conditions. - Independently execute tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and quality outcomes while adhering to predefined expectations, requirements, timelines, and budget constraints. - Identify, formulate, and tackle open-ended problems, applying critical thinking and innovative methodologies to develop robust solutions in dynamic and complex environments. - Understand and adhere to established safety criteria associated with irradiation experiments. - Lead efforts to enhance safety protocols. - Drive innovation and lead initiatives that contribute to cost-efficiency, project scheduling, and breakthrough discoveries. - Prepare and present detailed written documentation and reports for complex technical and engineering concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring clear understanding. - Foster a culture of collaborative problem-solving. - Mentor junior team members in advanced analytical techniques and methodologies. - Continuously advance skills and knowledge to stay abreast of emerging technologies, methodologies, and software in engineering, nuclear, and related fields. - Perform in-depth technical checking of peer work to improve the quality and accuracy of analyses conducted within the team. - Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, consistently delivering high-quality results. - You will report to the department manager.
