Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer

Put your finite element analysis expertise to work modeling the mechanical behavior of next-generation nuclear reactor core components – and build the automation tools that make that analysis scale.

What This Role Offers

Location: Bellevue, WA REMOTE

Onsite, Full-Time, 12-month contract – high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Salary Range: $52-85/hour

Benefits: Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Some Paid Holidays, and Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities

• Analyze reactor core and core component mechanical behavior using FEA (Abaqus preferred)

• Develop analysis methods for mechanical behavior of a sodium fast reactor core

• Develop Python software to automate generation of finite element models

• Support software V&V, including requirements documentation and test reports

• Support validation testing: developing test requirements, acceptance criteria, pre-test predictions, and post-test data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience

• Strong FEA experience, including nonlinear analysis; Abaqus preferred

• Expert-level understanding of finite element methods and underlying theory

• Expert-level understanding of fundamental solid mechanics (statics, dynamics, strength of materials)

• Coding skills, Python preferred

• Strong technical writing skills

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.