Orano Federal Services LLC is seeking a
Mechanical/Structural Engineer for our office in
Federal Way, WA. You will primarily support the engineering, analysis, and licensing of nuclear transport packages, with additional opportunities to contribute to advanced reactor development and other nuclear life cycle activities.You will be responsible for performing static and dynamic structural analyses using commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA along with hand calculations using classical methods. Solid understanding of linear, non-linear, and dynamic structural analyses is desired.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:- Perform calculations in support of design, development, and licensing in the structural discipline.
- Interface with designers, project leads, and other engineering disciplines (thermal, nuclear, etc.) to ensure the structural integrity of the design.
- Conduct finite element analyses on structures, systems and components using commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA and/or by hand calculations using classical methods. The types of analyses required are linear and non-linear structural analysis, rigid body dynamics, modes and frequencies.
- Provide design solutions and verification methods.
- Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, peer reviews and problem-solving meetings.
- Document structural analysis calculations and prepare related sections of the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and/or Technical Reports as part of licensing submittals to the NRC.
Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.
Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000 per year
Profil souhaité
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline;
- 0 to 3 years work experience in the field of structural engineering or mechanical design and analysis;
- Working knowledge of FEA theory and application;
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering standards, techniques, and criteria;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; and
- Experience working with equipment design software such as SolidWorks.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position:
- Experience working with ANSYS and/or LS-DYNA;
- Experience in the nuclear sector, including preparation of licensing documents; and
- Experience in applying ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis provisions on results from FEA.
