Heat Transfer Design Engineer

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Donation matching

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job Description: Heat Transfer Design Engineer

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

We are an innovative new venture focused on the design and manufacturing of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to deliver safe, clean, and renewable power for the future. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy through advanced nuclear technology that is scalable, efficient, and reliable. As we expand, we are seeking passionate engineers to help design the next generation of thermal and power generation systems.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Heat Transfer Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design and analysis of heat transfer systems for advanced thermal processing and power applications. The engineer will be responsible for developing designs that optimize performance, efficiency, and safety while ensuring compliance with commercial codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design, model, and analyze heat transfer systems for boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), recuperators, and related thermal equipment.

Perform conjugate heat transfer (CHT) analysis and apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to validate designs.

Select and specify materials and components considering thermal performance, structural integrity, and manufacturability.

Develop thermodynamic and heat balance calculations to support system-level performance predictions.

Collaborate with mechanical, structural, and controls engineers to integrate heat transfer systems into larger plant designs.

Support prototyping, testing, and validation of thermal systems.

Provide technical documentation, reports, and design packages for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

5+ years of experience in thermal/heat transfer system design.

Strong knowledge of boilers, HRSGs, recuperators, or thermal processing equipment.

Proficiency in heat transfer analysis, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Hands-on experience with FEA/CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, STAR-CCM+ or other).

Experience in power generation, thermal systems, or process industries preferred.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D and 401(k).

Opportunity to pioneer advanced nuclear fuel technologies driving the next generation of clean energy.

Collaborative, mission-driven environment that fosters technical excellence and innovation.

Career advancement potential as AMPERA expands its fuel development and reactor manufacturing programs.