Thermal Engineer, Turbomachinery
Core
Thermal analysis of cutting-edge turbomachinery rotors and static structures to define maximum operating temperatures and isolation strategies for a high-efficiency power conversion cycle.
Role type
Senior IC thermal engineer (turbomachinery)
Builds
Power conversion systems for advanced nuclear reactors
Domain
Nuclear energy / Turbomachinery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal analysis of rotating components, finite element thermal analysis, turbine blade life calculations, insulation strategy definition, high-temperature component design
Preferred skills
conjugate heat transfer analysis, heat exchanger design, supercritical CO2 analysis, component-level turbomachinery design
Technologies
Ansys Thermal
Responsibilities
Analyze rotating and static components to define maximum operating temperature, Develop thermal isolation strategies to keep components below maximum operating temperature, Define turbine blade operating temperatures for creep and stress rupture life calculations, Define insulation strategies for the power conversion system to minimize waste heat losses
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
