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Brunswick

Engineering Manager - FEA Lead

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$103K - $164K/yr

Mentor junior, midlevel and senior analysts, providing coaching/guidance on modeling approaches ... engineers performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, Ansys, or similar commercial ...

AAR Corporation

Senior Staff Engineer - FEA

Cadillac, MI · On-site

$91K - $120K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis using FEA software to determine and certify the safety and performance of new designs. Works with design team to evaluate and refine initial engineering designs before ...

VPE Thermal LLC

FEA Mechanical Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

As an FEA mechanical engineer at VPE Thermal, your primary role will revolve around developing simulations of heat exchanger designs provided by a senior engineer. Your work will focus on thermal ...

AAR

Senior Staff Engineer - FEA

Cadillac, MI · On-site

$91K - $120K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis using FEA software to determine and certify the safety and performance of new designs. Works with design team to evaluate and refine initial engineering designs before ...

AAR Corporation

Senior Staff Engineer - FEA

Cadillac, MI

$91K - $120K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis using FEA software to determine and certify the safety and performance of new designs. Works with design team to evaluate and refine initial engineering designs before ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Engineering team, to support the technical ... Review and approve FEA reports completed by the global engineering team. * Determine when third ...

Managed Staffing

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Oro Valley, AZ · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Engineer III) Location: Oro Valley, AZ Contract Duration: 3 months to 1 ... Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) -- both structural and thermal (ANSYS preferred) * Perform ...

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ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX

$90K - $118K/yr

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Engineering team, to support the technical ... Review and approve FEA reports completed by the global engineering team. * Determine when third ...

AAR Corp

Senior Staff Engineer - FEA (Cadillac)

Cadillac, MI · On-site

$91K - $120K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis using FEA software to determine and certify the safety and performance of new designs. Works with design team to evaluate and refine initial engineering designs before ...

Rescale

Senior Solutions Architect

$140K - $180K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior Solutions Architect to our team in the US! As a Solutions Architect ... Our SA's point of contact is usually a literal rocket scientist, CFD or FEA engineer, or aerospace ...

Allocor Tech

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Crozet, VA · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

Current senior engineers are oversubscribed across internal R&D and customer programs. This role ... Conduct FEA and CFD analysis to validate heat rejection, vibration response, and structural ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fea engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Senior FEA Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of finite element analysis principles, mechanical engineering concepts, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. Expertise with FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN, along with proficiency in CAD tools and relevant industry certifications, is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex findings to multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate simulations, effective collaboration, and innovative solutions in product design and structural analysis projects.

What are some common daily responsibilities for a Senior FEA Engineer?

A Senior FEA Engineer typically spends their workdays creating and validating finite element models, analyzing simulation results, and preparing detailed technical reports for project teams and stakeholders. You may collaborate closely with design engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to propose optimization solutions or address engineering challenges. Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior engineers and staying current with advancements in simulation tools are also common responsibilities. This role is highly collaborative, with frequent opportunities to influence product design decisions and ensure the structural integrity and performance of engineering solutions.

What is a Senior FEA Engineer job?

A Senior FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer is responsible for performing advanced structural, thermal, and mechanical simulations to evaluate product designs. They use finite element methods to analyze stress, strain, fatigue, and other performance factors, ensuring products meet safety and performance standards. They also collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to optimize designs and troubleshoot engineering challenges. Strong knowledge of FEA software (such as ANSYS or Abaqus) and industry standards is essential. This role typically requires several years of experience in structural analysis, material behavior, and computational modeling.

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Senior FEA Analyst - Nuclear Fuel Behavior & Operations

Aalo Atomics

Austin, TX • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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 specialized Senior FEA Analyst to lead the high-fidelity computational modeling and safety evaluation of nuclear fuel assemblies and core components at Aalo. In this role, you will focus on the extreme multi-physics environment of the reactor core, analyzing thermo-mechanical fuel rod behavior, fuel-cladding evolution, and long-term degradation mechanisms. You will act as the primary technical authority bridging fuel performance engineering with rigorous regulatory safety margins, directly influencing fuel design optimization for operational reliability and accident tolerance.
What you'll do
  • Multi-Physics Fuel Modeling: Develop and execute high-fidelity 2D and 3D finite element models to simulate the coupled thermo-mechanical behavior of fuel rods, pellets, and cladding under steady-state, transient, and accident scenarios (RIA/LOCA).
  • Interface & Interaction Analysis: Conduct detailed evaluations of Pellet-Cladding Mechanical Interactions (PCMI) and Pellet-Cladding Thermal Interactions (PCTI), capturing localized stress concentrations, mechanical locking, and cladding strain.
  • Microstructural Performance Integration: Simulate time- and burnup-dependent fuel phenomena, including fission gas release, fuel swelling, densification, thermal conductivity degradation, and cladding creep/hydriding.
  • Code Application & Customization: Utilize and adapt state-of-the-art nuclear fuel performance codes (e.g., BISON, FRAPCON/FRAPTRAN, ENIGMA) alongside commercial solvers to predict fuel life-cycle behavior.
  • V&V and Quality Assurance: Lead rigorous Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures for fuel performance models in strict compliance with ASME NQA-1 quality standards.
  • Regulatory Technical Support: Compile, review, and authorize formal technical reports and licensing topical reports to defend fuel safety margins before nuclear regulatory authorities (e.g., US NRC).
Qualifications
  • Education: Master's or Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in computational mechanics, with at least 3 years dedicated specifically to nuclear fuel performance modeling or core materials evaluation.
  • Software & Code Expertise: Advanced proficiency with nuclear fuel burnup and performance codes (specifically BISON or FRAPCON), paired with commercial implicit solvers (Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical).

Core Competencies:
  • Deep understanding of high-temperature material science, radiation effects on materials (swelling, creep), and fracture mechanics.
  • Proven capability in scripting and code customization (Python, C++, or Fortran) to automate workflows and implement custom material subroutines.
  • Familiarity working within rigid nuclear quality assurance frameworks (NQA-1).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience modeling advanced technology fuels, such as Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) concepts, doped UO2, silicide fuels, or liquid metal/molten salt reactor fuel elements.
  • Active or prior U.S. DOE Q-Level or DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Strong track record of publishing peer-reviewed research or presenting technical findings to nuclear regulatory bodies.

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

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary starting at $125,000
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership

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.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.

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