Engineer (f/m/d) in the field of Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering

Organizational unit

Institute for Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology (INR)

Job description

Your main responsibilities include:

• DEMO Blanket Design:
  • Development of DEMO blanket design in collaboration with INR colleagues using CAD systems.
  • Execution of thermohydraulic calculations using CFD codes to verify thermal design requirements.
  • Performance of linear and non-linear structural mechanics calculations using FEM programs (ANSYS/Mechanical).
  • Evaluation of results according to relevant nuclear codes and standards (RCC-MRx, ASME III, SDC-IC, DDC-IC).
• Design and testing of DEMO mock-ups for the helium facility HELOKA at KIT, and evaluation of the experimental results:
  • Development of mock-up designs with accompanying thermohydraulic and structural mechanical calculations.
  • Post-processing of experimental data and comparison of the data with models for their validation.
  • Evaluation of results and preparation of final reports.

Starting date

ab sofort/ as soon as possible

Personal qualification

• A university degree in engineering, specializing in nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering.
• A completed doctorate is desirable.
• Several years of professional experience / outstanding knowledge in design, thermohydraulics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics.
• Good knowledge of nuclear energy (fission reactors, fusion).
• Good knowledge in mechanical engineering (mechanical design), heat transfer-related machinery, and thermal management of highly heat-loaded nuclear components.
• Excellent command of ANSYS applications, CAD, and Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
• Excellent English and German language skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, high motivation, flexibility, and team spirit.