TerraPower LLC.
System Transients Analysis Engineer
Bellevue, Washington, United States$153.9k–$205.1kmidAdded 2 months ago
About this role
TerraPower is seeking a System Transients Analysis Engineer to contribute to their advanced nuclear reactor research and development program, specifically the Natrium sodium-cooled reactor. This role involves developing and utilizing system codes like RELAP5-3D to analyze reactor behavior, developing control strategies, and collaborating with various engineering groups to ensure safe and efficient reactor operation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to teamwork within a dynamic and innovative environment.
What you'll do
- Develop RELAP5-3D models for hydraulic analyses.
- Develop plant and component-level control strategies.
- Perform heat transfer and fluid dynamics calculations.
- Analyze reactor events to establish design limits.
- Evaluate plant-wide transients for operational improvements.
- Integrate with other engineering groups for design and testing.
What they're looking for
- RELAP5
- Thermal-hydraulic analysis
- Fluid dynamics
- Heat transfer
- Control system modeling
- Technical writing
- Communication
- ASME
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TerraPower LLC.
- Industry
- Energy & Utilities
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with RELAP5-3D and how you've used it to model transient behavior.
- Explain your approach to validating analysis results against first principles.