Mechanical Design Engineer - Core Mechanical Design
Core
Design core assemblies and components for advanced nuclear reactors, taking designs from concept to final production-ready state.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (nuclear energy)
Builds
Core reactor assemblies and components for advanced fission reactors
Domain
Nuclear energy / Heavy industrial equipment
Required skills
3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), PDM/PLM version control, GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2018), DFM/DFA analysis, tolerance stack-up, material selection (metals), thermal-mechanical analysis principles
Preferred skills
Nuclear fission/radiation effects knowledge, ANSYS simulation, Python scripting, ASME GD&T certification, precision machine design
Technologies
Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, ANSYS, Python
Responsibilities
Develop component designs meeting performance and manufacturing requirements; Create design documentation (drawings, specs, calculation documents); Conduct design reviews and evaluate designs for deficiencies; Generate 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials; Coordinate with analysis teams for thermal, structural, and safety validation; Perform manufacturability reviews and tolerance studies
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC