Fluids Engineer for Nuclear Reactor Systems

Forge Atomics Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Job summary

Forge Atomics Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Fluids, to design and deploy advanced fluid systems for nuclear reactors. The role emphasizes high reliability, manufacturability, and rapid timelines, with close collaboration to scale production and support critical test campaigns.

You will perform fluids analyses, support test campaigns, and drive timelines while making high-value trade-offs using first principles. The position is full-time in the South Bay area with relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of engineering experience designing, analyzing and building mechanical hardware (internships or school projects count).
• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas or thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy fluid systems to support rapid reactor build and test timelines.
• Perform detailed fluids analysis to characterize and troubleshoot design performance.
• Collaborate with in-house build shop to scale manufacturing of your system.
• Support reactor test campaigns and operations, providing troubleshooting and technical support.
• Develop and maintain timelines to capture and communicate project progress.
• Make high-value decisions on the fly and iterate product and process.

Skills

Fluid systems

Thermal systems

Trade studies

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Forge Atomics Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Fluids, to design and deploy advanced fluid systems for nuclear reactors. The role emphasizes high reliability, manufacturability, and rapid timelines, with close collaboration to scale production and support critical test campaigns.

You will perform fluids analyses, support test campaigns, and drive timelines while making high-value trade-offs using first principles. The position is full-time in the South Bay area with relocation as needed.