Qualification

Bachelor's degree in ChemicalStrong fundamentals in thermodynamicsProgramming proficiencyExperience with supercritical CO2Hands-on plant startupBackground in rocketry

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or related Engineering field
6+ years of experience in cycle performance analysis, thermodynamic systems modeling, or dynamic process simulation
Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, applied to integrated multi-component systems
Demonstrated experience building dynamic simulation models of fluid/thermal systems in an industry-grade 1D system simulation platform — and a clear point of view on tool tradeoffs for closed-loop power cycle applications
Working knowledge of integrated power loop equipment — heat exchanger sizing, compressor/pump curves, valve Cv, piping hydraulics — and how each shows up in dynamic response
Programming proficiency: Python for data reduction and automation; one of MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, or equivalent for modeling
Strong ownership mentality and comfort driving rigorous analysis in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred

Deep experience with industry dynamic simulation platforms (such as GT-SUITE, Modelica/Dymola, NPSS, Flownex, Simcenter Amesim, or equivalent) applied to turbomachinery, power cycles, or closed-loop thermal-fluid systems
Background in nuclear thermal-hydraulics with fast-dynamic single-phase modeling experience (RELAP, TRACE, MARS, ATHLET, GAMMA, or equivalent), particularly applied to gas-cooled or sCO2 reactor concepts
Working knowledge of real-fluid EOS handling (REFPROP, CoolProp, Span-Wagner) and turbomachinery map interpolation near critical conditions
History of making and defending tool/methodology decisions in a constrained engineering environment
Experience with supercritical CO2, closed Brayton cycles, high-pressure systems (100+ bar), or other high-density working fluids
Experience coupling plant models to control systems for HIL testing, controller validation, FMU export, or operator training simulators
Hands-on plant startup, commissioning, or field troubleshooting on first-of-a-kind or developmental systems
Background in rocketry, gas turbine, advanced reactors, or high-performance turbomachinery environments

Sr. Thermodynamics Performance Engineer at Arborenergy · LumiJobs

Sr. Thermodynamics Performance Engineer

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Arborenergy

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