Thermal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and develop advanced high-temperature reactor systems and balance-of-plant infrastructure for hydrogen and solid carbon production from natural gas.
Role type
Senior IC thermal mechanical engineer (reactor systems)
Builds
Pilot and commercial-scale reactor bundles, heat exchangers, piping systems, and gas handling equipment
Domain
Energy / Decarbonization / Hydrogen production / High-temperature chemical processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-temperature system design, Reactor design, Thermal systems engineering, Heat transfer analysis, Fluid mechanics, Structural mechanics, CAD design, FEA/CFD analysis, Materials selection for high-temp alloys, Pressure systems design
Preferred skills
Modular reactor system design, Scale-up experience (pilot to commercial), Startup environment adaptability
Technologies
SolidWorks, Inventor, ANSYS, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Design and optimize annulus reactor bundles for thermal uniformity and mechanical integrity, Perform thermal and structural calculations for environments ≥1000°C, Lead mechanical design and layout for balance-of-plant systems including heat exchangers and piping, Conduct thermal modeling and stress analysis for critical components, Support transition from pilot to commercial-scale systems, Participate in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC