CareerPlan

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Livermore, CA, usFull-time$176k–$267k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop conceptual and detail designs for mechanical systems supporting nuclear materials research and investigations at a DOE facility.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (SES.3/SES.4)

Builds

Mechanical and electromechanical designs, prototypes, and hardware for nuclear R&D projects

Domain

Nuclear energy research and development

Required skills

mechanical design, structural/thermal/hydraulic/dynamics modeling, prototype development, project management, technical leadership, systems engineering

Preferred skills

advanced mechanical design analysis, complex problem solving, strategic project vision, mentoring

Technologies

structural modeling, thermal modeling, hydraulic modeling, dynamics modeling

Responsibilities

Conduct research in structural, thermal, hydraulic, or dynamics modeling; produce advanced conceptual and detail designs; coordinate project interfaces; lead multidisciplinary project teams; prepare health and safety documentation

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership (SES.3/SES.4)