Senior Multiphysics Modeling Engineer
Core
Develop and validate coupled thermal–mechanical–fluid models for fusion hardware components to inform material selection, design, and operating limits.
Role type
Senior IC multiphysics modeling engineer (fusion)
Builds
Production simulation models for high-temperature ceramic and metallic components in extreme environments
Domain
Nuclear fusion energy / Computational mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Multiphysics finite element/volume modeling, Verification and validation (V&V), Uncertainty quantification, Sensitivity analysis, High-performance computing (HPC), Constitutive modeling for fatigue/fracture, Python/C++ scripting
Preferred skills
Experience with irradiated materials modeling, Experience in plasma/fusion/fission high-flux environments
Technologies
MOOSE, Abaqus, COMSOL, ANSYS, BISON, OpenMC, MCNP
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain multiphysics models for plasma- and power-facing structures; Simulate coupled thermal, structural, and electromagnetic behavior under cyclic loading; Execute V&V by comparing model predictions to experimental results; Apply uncertainty quantification to support life predictions; Translate modeling results into actionable design guidance; Run large-scale simulations in HPC environments; Define modeling roadmap and standards for key components.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC