Mechanical calculations engineer
Your mission
You will be responsible for mechanical calculation work for a system or part of the system related in Thorizon’s reactor design. You will be a key person of the calculation expertise center, whose primary missions are, on the one hand, to provide expertise in this area to the system in charge of the reactor design studies and, on the other hand, to define, execute, and deliver the mechanical deliverables with calculation specification, calculation strategy and hypothesis and calculations notes within the performance, cost, and time constraints of our project.
Within this general framework, you will own your activities to ensure the quality and validity of the studies and work performed and develop mechanical calculation expertise in line with the needs of the Thorizon project and its future developments. Concretely, you support system design teams (from PILOT to FOAK/NOAK) by providing deep calculation engineering input and ensuring that all design choices are technically sound and consistent with requirements and applicable Codes & Standards. You take responsibility for the correct use of calculation tools and for maintaining high-quality, reliable studies.
A key part of your role is to ensure strong interfaces between mechanical engineering and the wider organization: system design, project teams, licensing, safety, functional leads, and management.
Your level of expertise allows you to prioritize based on the importance of the needs, and as an expert, you have the power to recommend any necessary actions for the project related to your area of expertise.
Furthermore, you participate in external networks, including international initiatives, to stay at the forefront of industry development.
In this environment, you get the unique opportunity to put your knowledge to the best use, develop your ideas, explore various aspects of mechanical engineering, and play a crucial role in the company’s growth.
This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands or in Lyon, France.
About You
At Thorizon, we’re a passionate team spread across Amsterdam and Lyon, all working together to develop new nuclear power solutions. We design and create frontier technology for Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs).
Our purpose is to accelerate the availability of clean energy and help solve the climate crisis.
We are in the development phase and aim to solidify our design through analyses, simulations, experiments, prototyping, and partnerships. At Thorizon, we believe a strongly coupled multidisciplinary technology development requires a culture of full openness and transparency. That’s why we foster values like unity, communication, and support to ensure we grow together as a team while achieving our purpose.
You will be responsible for mechanical calculation work for a system or part of the system related in Thorizon’s reactor design. You will be a key person of the calculation expertise center, whose primary missions are, on the one hand, to provide expertise in this area to the system in charge of the reactor design studies and, on the other hand, to define, execute, and deliver the mechanical deliverables with calculation specification, calculation strategy and hypothesis and calculations notes within the performance, cost, and time constraints of our project.
Within this general framework, you will own your activities to ensure the quality and validity of the studies and work performed and develop mechanical calculation expertise in line with the needs of the Thorizon project and its future developments. Concretely, you support system design teams (from PILOT to FOAK/NOAK) by providing deep calculation engineering input and ensuring that all design choices are technically sound and consistent with requirements and applicable Codes & Standards. You take responsibility for the correct use of calculation tools and for maintaining high-quality, reliable studies.
A key part of your role is to ensure strong interfaces between mechanical engineering and the wider organization: system design, project teams, licensing, safety, functional leads, and management.
Your level of expertise allows you to prioritize based on the importance of the needs, and as an expert, you have the power to recommend any necessary actions for the project related to your area of expertise.
Furthermore, you participate in external networks, including international initiatives, to stay at the forefront of industry development.
In this environment, you get the unique opportunity to put your knowledge to the best use, develop your ideas, explore various aspects of mechanical engineering, and play a crucial role in the company’s growth.
This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands or in Lyon, France.
About You
- Master's degreeand proven experiencein mechanical engineeringcalculations(5years).
- Essential experience in FEM simulation and calculation analysis like linear structural analysis, structural seismic response, thermalstressand fatigue of at least 5 years with a confirmed or even expert levelwithABAQUSand/orANSYSsoftware.
- Essential experience with application of code ASME III and/or RCC-M of at least 3 years.
- Good knowledge of design engineering by calculation approach, ,which you combine with a practical approach, supporting design team.
- Good knowledgeexperience in CAD practices.
- Good knowledgeinofficetool applications.
- You get inspired by anorganizationwith a large variety of people, with different experiences andbackgrounds,andhave the ability toadjust yourworkingstyle depending onthesituationandthepeople involved: you are agile but rigorous.
- You are eager to learn and like challenges.
- You rethink issues to find practical solutions to difficultproblems,and youdemonstrateagility byminimizingcomplexity. You have a pragmatic and constructive mindset.
- You are rigorous and autonomous in your field ofexpertise
- You have a good sense of judgement: you think strategically (in your field andconsiderall the dimensions of the project), and you know how toprioritizeyour actions according to the key issues at stake.
- You have excellent communication skills: you listen before you react, you are concise, you treat people with respect, you keep calm in stressful situations, you have excellent writing skills.You are an excellent communicator in English,and preferably also French or Dutch, both spoken and written.
- You create impact: your productions are models for your colleagues.
- Dynamic and ambitious team of nuclear technology professionals that are committed to solving today’s energychallenges
- Unique experience in a fast-growing VC-backed deep tech start-up
- Opportunity to work on a game-changing technology that reduces our carbon footprint and nuclear waste streams
- Competitive salary and an employee profit-sharing plan
- International work experience
- Enjoyahybrid job,baseoffice in the heart of Amsterdamor Lyonnext to the Central station.
At Thorizon, we’re a passionate team spread across Amsterdam and Lyon, all working together to develop new nuclear power solutions. We design and create frontier technology for Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs).
Our purpose is to accelerate the availability of clean energy and help solve the climate crisis.
We are in the development phase and aim to solidify our design through analyses, simulations, experiments, prototyping, and partnerships. At Thorizon, we believe a strongly coupled multidisciplinary technology development requires a culture of full openness and transparency. That’s why we foster values like unity, communication, and support to ensure we grow together as a team while achieving our purpose.