Staff Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and validate mechanical systems and components for advanced nuclear power generation, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and performance.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer (nuclear energy)
Builds
Mechanical subsystems and components for high-temperature nuclear reactors
Domain
Nuclear energy / Advanced power generation
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), GD&T, FEA, CFD, materials science, manufacturing processes, DFM, structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid analysis, prototype testing, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Master's in Mechanical Engineering, experience in safety-critical systems (aerospace/energy/defense), DFM/DFA expertise, PLM/PDM familiarity, root cause analysis
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design for major subsystems, mentor junior engineers, develop 3D CAD models and drawings, perform structural/thermal/fluid analyses, oversee prototype fabrication and testing, partner with cross-functional teams, manage vendor DFM feedback
Seniority
Staff, technical leader and mentor