Structural Analyst II

The role

You will build and run thermal-structural models of components and subsystems for the R1 micro-reactor. You will provide technical expertise for design optimization and support testing teams with data review and model validation.

What you will do

• Build, run, and maintain FEA models of reactor components and subsystem assemblies
• Provide thermal-mechanical assessments of designs
• Collaborate with designers on sizing, material selection, and design feedback
• Compile detailed documentation of analytical results
• Provide support to test engineers through test design, instrumentation selection, and data review
• Develop internal tools and calculators for analytical assessments
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years experience performing thermal and structural analysis
• Experience building and running Non-Linear Thermal and Structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models
• Competent in use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for design modification and model defeaturing (Siemens NX or similar)
• Steady and Transient Thermal Modeling
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Nice to have

• Comfortable in fast-paced environment with rapid design iteration loops
• Low Cycle and High Cycle Fatigue Analysis
• Participation in regulatory qualification or certification programs for safety critical systems in the aerospace or nuclear industry
• Creep Analysis for high temperature applications
• Fracture Analysis and acceptable flaw characterization in production environments
• Dynamic Loads Analysis (Random Vibe, Modal Analysis, Explicit Dynamics)
• Tool writing in Python, MATLAB, or other programming language
• Familiar with ASME BPVC Section III Div 5
• Experience building and running Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors for terrestrial, underwater, and space use. The team includes members from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various national laboratories.