Thermal Analyst

We are looking for a Thermal Analyst to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

EMD is searching for a Thermal Analyst with a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and a minimum of five years of engineering analysis experience.

Salary: $76,200 to $110,000 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Thermal analysis of rotating machinery and associated fluids systems
• Thermal support of ASME Code Analyses and analyses to other pressure vessel and engineering codes
• Advanced thermal analysis of nuclear grade equipment for commercial and government applications
• Development of techniques for thermal analysis of equipment to support design and mechanical analyses
• Modeling of thermal performance of equipment and verification of models by test

What You Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• 5-10 years experience
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems
• Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
• Personal Learning - Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal and managerial behavior quickly
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all

The following experience / credentials are required:

• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis
• Adeptness with hand calculations for thermal analysis
• Ability to model thermal performance of sophisticated systems
• Experience with ANSYS

The following experience / credentials would be a plus:

• Experience with WECAN and/or EMDAC finite element programs
• Commercial nuclear industry design and analysis experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.


Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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