Mechanical Engineer, Optomechanical Systems
Core
Design, build, test, and own mechanical structures and mechanisms for next-generation uranium enrichment technology, including precision optical and photonic subsystems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (optomechanical systems)
Builds
Precision mounts, alignment stages, beam delivery paths, and enclosures for optical/photonic subsystems used in uranium enrichment.
Domain
Nuclear fuel production / Optomechanics / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, materials selection, thermal management, root-cause analysis, trade studies, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Materials science or metallurgy background, precision optical/mechanical structure design, failure analysis, first-principles engineering approach
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Develop mechanisms and mechanical structures for enrichment hardware; Select and specify materials and coatings based on performance requirements; Functionally test hardware through thermal, vibe, shock, and durability tests; Perform root-cause analysis on test failures; Collaborate with materials scientists to characterize material behavior under process conditions; Participate in design reviews; Integrate designs with electrical, optical, and nuclear systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC