General Engineering

Actinide; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actinide seeks a General Engineer to join our on-site team in Dallas, Texas. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and improvement of isotope separation systems and related hardware, documenting results and refining designs for manufacturability and reliability.

You will support experiments, analyze performance data, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and participate in safety and quality reviews.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in general engineering principles and ability to apply them to complex physical systems.
• Experience with design and analysis tools and ability to interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and experimental setup with data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Knowledge of safety, quality control, and SOPs in a technical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to document work and collaborate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree or relevant high-precision experience is a plus.
• On-site work in Dallas, TX; fast-moving environment and initiative to solve challenges.
• Experience in isotopes, advanced materials, energy systems, or defense tech is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve isotope separation systems and related hardware.
• Support experiments and analyze performance data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document engineering processes and results.
• Refine designs for manufacturability and reliability; assist in troubleshooting equipment.
• Participate in safety and quality reviews and communicate technical findings clearly.

Skills

General engineering

CAD / modeling tools

Prototyping & testing

Technical documentation

Safety & quality

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Modeling tools

Job description

Company Description Actinide is building a scalable, U.S.-owned isotope separation platform to achieve atomic-level control of matter. The company’s mission is to unlock transformative advances across medicine, energy, and advanced materials. By focusing on high-precision control and domestically owned infrastructure, Actinide aims to strengthen national capabilities in critical technologies. Team members join a fast-paced environment where innovative engineering directly supports real-world applications and long-term societal impact.

Role Description The General Engineering role at Actinide is a full-time, on-site position based in Dallas, TX. This role involves contributing to the design, development, testing, and improvement of isotope separation systems and related hardware. Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting experiments, analyzing performance data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting engineering processes and results. The engineer will help refine designs for manufacturability and reliability, assist in troubleshooting equipment and system issues, and participate in safety and quality reviews. The role also requires clear communication of technical findings and active engagement in continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in general engineering principles (e.g., mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or systems engineering) and ability to apply them to complex physical systems.
• Experience with design and analysis tools (such as CAD software, simulation tools, or modeling environments) and comfort interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on skills in prototyping, testing, and experimental setup, including the ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to inform design decisions.
• Knowledge of laboratory or industrial safety practices, quality control methods, and standard operating procedures in a technical environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree or relevant industry experience in high-precision or high-reliability systems is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Dallas, TX, adapt to a fast-moving environment, and take initiative in solving technical and operational challenges.
• Experience in fields related to isotopes, advanced materials, energy systems, or defense technologies is beneficial but not required.