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Design seismic restraint systems for ductwork, piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards. * Perform wind load analysis and design wind restraint ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for seismic mechanic in the United States is $24.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seismic mechanic?

A Seismic Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting seismic equipment used in geological surveys and exploration. This includes sensors, data acquisition systems, and vibration monitoring tools. They work in industries like oil and gas exploration, mining, and environmental studies to ensure accurate data collection. The job requires technical expertise, mechanical skills, and knowledge of electronic systems. Seismic Mechanics often work in remote locations and may need to travel frequently.

What does a seismic mechanic do?

As a Seismic Mechanic, your day often starts with preparing and inspecting specialized seismic equipment to ensure optimal functionality before deployment. You’ll perform maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and repair gear both at base camps and on remote job sites, sometimes under tight deadlines or harsh conditions. Collaboration with geophysical crews, engineers, and safety personnel is a regular part of the work, as efficient teamwork helps keep seismic surveys on schedule. Additionally, you may be responsible for documenting maintenance activities and adhering to strict safety protocols throughout each project.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a seismic mechanic?

To thrive as a Seismic Mechanic, you need strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy equipment maintenance, and typically a relevant vocational diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with seismic data acquisition systems, vibration monitoring equipment, and safety procedures is essential, and certifications like HAZWOPER or OSHA may be required. Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are highly valued soft skills in this field. These capabilities are vital to ensure accurate seismic data collection, equipment reliability, and safe operations, often in challenging field environments.

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Senior/Principal Finite Element Analyst - Thermomechanical & Structural Mechanics

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and maintain finite element models for reactor components, structures, and mechanical systems subject to coupled thermal and mechanical loading

  • Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, thermal stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, buckling assessment, modal/dynamic analysis, and seismic response analysis

  • Translate analysis results into clear design recommendations, safety margins, test requirements, and engineering tradeoffs


Job description

About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior/Principal Finite Element Analyst to lead thermomechanical and structural analysis for advanced sodium-cooled reactor systems at Aalo.
In this role, you will own high-consequence finite element analysis for reactor structures, components, and supporting systems operating under demanding thermal, mechanical, seismic, fluid-coupled, and radiation environments. You will work closely with mechanical design, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear, materials, manufacturing, and licensing teams to turn complex physics into defensible engineering decisions.
This is a senior technical role for an analyst who can build models from first principles, challenge assumptions, interpret results with strong engineering judgment, and produce documentation suitable for nuclear-quality design and review.
What you'll do
  • Develop, execute, and maintain finite element models for reactor components, structures, and mechanical systems subject to coupled thermal and mechanical loading
  • Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, thermal stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, buckling assessment, modal/dynamic analysis, and seismic response analysis
  • Evaluate high-temperature components and structures against applicable nuclear design codes and standards, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III
  • Use NASTRAN and other commercial solvers to analyze complex load cases, boundary conditions, interfaces, and transient operating conditions
  • Support sodium-cooled reactor design by evaluating thermal gradients, pressure loads, mechanical loads, restraint loads, seismic loads, radiation effects, startup/shutdown transients, and off-normal events
  • Collaborate with thermal-hydraulics and reactor systems teams on fluid-structure interaction problems, flow-induced vibration, thermal striping, and coupled structural response
  • Translate analysis results into clear design recommendations, safety margins, test requirements, and engineering tradeoffs
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports, calculation packages, and analysis documentation for internal design reviews, licensing support, and quality-controlled engineering work
  • Establish modeling standards, verification practices, analysis templates, and review expectations for structural and thermomechanical analysis at Aalo
  • Mentor engineers and analysts; serve as a technical authority for finite element methods, structural mechanics, and thermomechanical design evaluation

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
  • 10+ years of professional finite element analysis experience in nuclear, aerospace, energy, pressure systems, defense, or another high-consequence engineering environment
  • Deep understanding of structural mechanics, thermomechanics, heat transfer, stress analysis, and finite element methods
  • Strong experience with NASTRAN for structural, thermal, modal, dynamic, or coupled analysis
  • Experience evaluating pressure-retaining components, reactor internals, piping, support structures, heat exchangers, high-temperature equipment, or similar safety-critical hardware
  • Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III
  • Demonstrated ability to define load cases, boundary conditions, contacts/interfaces, mesh strategies, convergence checks, and model verification approaches
  • Strong engineering judgment and ability to determine whether analysis results are physically reasonable
  • Proven ability to write clear technical documentation and defend assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions in rigorous design reviews

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
  • Direct experience with nuclear reactor systems, sodium-cooled reactors, advanced reactors, reactor internals, or nuclear-grade mechanical systems
  • Experience with fluid-structure interaction, flow-induced vibration, thermal striping, sloshing, acoustic loading, or coupled thermal-hydraulic/structural analysis
  • Experience evaluating structures and components exposed to neutron irradiation, radiation-induced material degradation, swelling, embrittlement, irradiation creep, or other reactor-environment effects.
  • Experience with ASME Section III Division 1 or Division 5 design-by-analysis methods
  • Experience with fatigue, creep, creep-fatigue, fracture mechanics, ratcheting, shakedown, plastic collapse, or high-temperature structural design
  • Experience supporting DOE, NRC, national laboratory, or nuclear licensing projects
  • Familiarity with NQA-1, quality-controlled analysis workflows, model V&V, and configuration-controlled calculation packages
  • Experience with additional tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, Femap, HyperMesh, Simcenter 3D, or in-house analysis automation
  • Experience developing analysis automation, post-processing scripts, or standardized workflows using AI, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Requirements:
  • Based in the United States
  • Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary based on technical level
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership

Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.