Thermofluids Engineer

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      "content": "\n<li><strong>Lead the conceptual design, analysis, and execution</strong> of critical thermal system components and loops for our advanced power plant systems.</li>\n<li><strong>Drive multiscale thermal-fluid analysis</strong> for complex internal turbulent flows, balancing high-fidelity CFD models with efficient system-level codes to validate and optimize designs.</li>\n<li><strong>Own the development and validation</strong> of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and system-level thermal-hydraulic models to ensure structural stability, performance, and design safety across key reactor components.</li>\n<li><strong>Contribute directly to the design and optimization</strong> of critical thermal components including heat exchangers, piping networks, fluid storage tanks, and other pressure-boundary equipment based on rigorous thermal performance requirements.</li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team</strong> (Mechanical, Nuclear, and Systems Engineers) to integrate thermal-fluid solutions into cohesive, plant-level designs.</li>\n<li><strong>Perform structural, thermal, and fluid analyses</strong> using advanced simulation tools (FEA, CFD) to validate and optimize designs for manufacturability and deployment speed.</li>\n<li><strong>Operate autonomously</strong>, driving projects from concept to analysis and final design verification in a startup culture that values speed, ingenuity, and accountability.</li>\n"
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      "content": "\n<li>Proven experience as a Thermofluids Engineer (or similar analytical role) focusing on the development and analysis of thermal systems components within power plant, nuclear, or complex industrial systems.</li>\n<li><strong>Expert proficiency</strong> in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and system-level thermal-hydraulic codes.</li>\n<li><strong>Adept at solving complex thermal and fluid dynamics challenges</strong> utilizing advanced techniques and simulation software.</li>\n<li>Strong foundational knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, with a deep understanding of internal turbulent flow phenomena.</li>\n<li>Ability to perform in-depth multiscale analyses of heat transfer at both the component and system levels.</li>\n<li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality, actionable results.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, startup team environment.</li>\n"
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