Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead design and development of mechanical systems for fusion and modular nuclear power generation, including personnel airlocks, hatches, fuel transfer channels, and cooling water systems.
Role type
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Systems) (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153793565-senior-principal-mechanical-engineer-at-assystem)
Builds
Nuclear reactor components and cooling water systems for net-zero power generation
Domain
Nuclear Energy / Fusion and Modular Nuclear
Required skills
DFMEA, HAZID, Human Factors Checklists, Risk Register management, Design Package Production, Interface Management, Technical Specifications, Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership, Steam Cycle Modelling, Project Budgeting, Cooling Water Equipment Design, Regulatory Compliance (ONR, HSE), Requirements Capture, Systems Engineering, Subcontractor Management
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng), SC Security Clearance Eligibility, UK Residency, Travel within UK
Technologies
Nuclear design tools, Steam cycle modelling software, Risk management frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead design development for nuclear systems (airlocks, hatches, fuel channels, piping/electrical penetrations), Conduct DFMEA and HAZID studies, Manage project Risk Register, Oversee design package production, Coordinate interfaces between engineering teams and suppliers, Develop technical specifications for procurement and installation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities