Talascend is currently seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Methods Development Contractor for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This role will support computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model verification and validation, thermal systems modeling strategy and execution, development of computational and database tools to support cross-functional collaboration, and software quality assurance.

Responsibilities

Interface with test engineering and CFD modeling teams to design and conduct experiments for CFD model validation
Identify key figures of merit for model validation and how they may be measured experimentally
Support the development of test plans to isolate cause and effect for key figures of merit by varying experimental variables such as boundary conditions and operating states
Support the test engineering team by specifying data collection requirements, instrumentation, and procedures in support of model validation needs
Quantify/propagate measurement uncertainty into model inputs and outputs
Process and analyze raw experimental data: Filter and organize raw data
Extract key metrics (e.g. pressure drop, heat flux, temperature maps) for direct model comparison
Iterate with modeling and simulation leads: propose new test points, update models, and re-validate
Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development
Perform calculations using first principles of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to support and validate analysis results
Develop and apply other thermal-hydraulic analysis methods as needed, including steady state and transient scaled one-dimensional and three-dimensional methods
Integrate with other engineering groups performing aspects of component, system, fuel, and control system design and related thermal-hydraulic testing
Develop and implement custom software tools for the purposes of standardizing, organizing, and controlling things like project thermophysical properties or experimental datasets

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering +3-5 years of related experience
MS degree plus 6-8 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree with 10-15 years of related experience

Requirements

Experience implementing experimental methods in thermal-fluid systems, model validation, or interfacing with experimental teams
Experience with modeling dynamic thermal fluid systems
Proficiency with MathCAD or equivalent tool (MATLAB – Live Editor, Jupyter, Julia + Pluto, etc.)
Experience with Conjugate Heat Transfer tools and methods, including STARCCM+ or ANSYS CFX and/or Fluent is highly desired
Proficiency in package development using Python and GitHub
Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems is desired
Strong communication skills desired
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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