CFD Simulation Engineer

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercialising the next generation of clean, reliable energy through its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. By combining decades of specialised research with world-class partners, Blykalla is building the backbone of the global AI and industrial economy. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com .

What you'll get to do

As a CFD Simulation Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor to the thermal-hydraulic design and analysis of our SMRs. The role is simulation-driven and focused on characterising coolant flow, heat transfer, and fluid-structure interactions in reactor components and systems, and translating results into concrete design guidance. You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy deep technical work and simulation-driven engineering.
• Take ownership of your analyses and see them through from setup to design decision.
• Question modelling assumptions and continuously seek better numerical approaches.
• Are comfortable working in an agile, fast-moving environment.
• Value open, respectful communication and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal-hydraulic and CFD analyses of the system and reactor components.
• Model fluid structure interactions and heat transfer within reactor internals.
• Develop and implement proprietary analysis methods and models where standard approaches fall short.
• Produce detailed reports and design recommendations from simulation results.
• Critically review technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, safety, and R&D teams to feed CFD results back into the design loop.
• Ensure analyses meet applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes.

Who you'll get to work with

The CFD Simulation Engineer sits in the Mechanical Engineering Team within Blykalla, and reports to the Head of Mechanical Engineering. We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.

Who you are

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help in order for you to succeed in this role, these are:

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in CFD analysis, ideally in a regulated or safety-critical industry.
• Proficiency in commercial CFD tools such as Star-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, or equivalent.
• Deep working knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience running and post-processing simulations on HPC infrastructure.
• Experience working in regulated industries with structured engineering processes, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience from the nuclear industry, including familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (e.g. ASME, RCC) and nuclear quality assurance processes.
• Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEA.
• Fluency in Swedish.

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

We do not accept applications via email.

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.