Mechanical Systems Engineer (Nuclear)

The Mechanical Systems Designer will be responsible for :

• 🛠️ Designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems and components for nuclear power plants, research reactors, and other applications
• 📑 Creating detailed technical drawings
• Collaborating with engineers and regulatory agencies
• Ensuring designs meet nuclear safety, performance, and regulatory standards
• 🖥️ Using CAD software to develop 2D and 3D models
• Performing mechanical analyses and supporting prototype development and testing
• Conducting material selection, stress analysis, and thermal analysis for optimal performance under high-radiation and high-temperature conditions
• 📜 Ensuring regulatory compliance with ASME BPVC, NRC guidelines, and ANSI standards
• ⚙️ Engineering activities related to mechanical loads, analyzing systems and components, including pressure vessels
• 🧪 Assisting in prototype development and testing
• 📝 Preparing technical documentation including design specifications, engineering reports, and BOM
• 🔄 Revising designs based on feedback
• 📁 Maintaining organized design files with version control
• 📈 Supporting the product lifecycle management (PLM) process

Potential Next Steps

As the company is expanding rapidly and planning international growth in 2026, the right candidate may be considered for regional and/or global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 🎓 Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
• 🔍 Experience: 2-5 years in mechanical design for nuclear applications, power plants, or industrial settings
• 🏆 Certifications (Preferred): CSWP, AutoCAD Certification, or equivalent
• 🖥️ Proficiency in CAD software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO
• 📚 Knowledge of mechanical design principles: material properties and manufacturing processes specific to nuclear applications
• 🔧 Understanding of nuclear reactor components: cooling systems and radiation shielding
• 📏 Familiarity with ASME BPVC, NRC regulations, and ANSI standards for nuclear mechanical design
• 🔬 Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for nuclear applications
• 🔩 Experience in tribology, seals, and welding
• 🤔 Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• 🗣️ Effective communication and teamwork skills
• 🔍 Attention to detail and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 📜 PhD / Engineering Degree
• English (Written and Oral)

Soft Skills

• Passionate engineer willing to be part of history in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.

Our client is dedicated to making nuclear power more accessible and focuses on delivering :

• 🌍 Simple and safe micro‑reactor solutions
• Scalable, affordable, and deployable in various locations
• Generates energy at a rate of one megawatt electric (MWe) at a time

They are currently developing a :

• ⚛️ Micro Modular Reactor
• Capable of providing clean energy and radioisotopes where needed
• Initially supporting the reactor licensing process in the United States

By partnering with them, we have the opportunity to contribute to :

• 🚀 A rapidly growing scaleup
• Aiming to become a leading technology provider in global energy solutions
• Committed to innovation and sustainability

Collaboration Offer

• 🌟 High-performance team

Focused on delivering essential energy solutions worldwide