Lead Mechanical Engineer - Reactor Vessels & ASME

U.S. Fusion Energy; Zap (ND); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design and analysis of reactor vessels and internals for the Zap Micro Reactor program.

You will drive safety bases and collaborate across engineering disciplines to align design intent with manufacturing and safety requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear Engineering with extensive experience in complex reactor systems, ASME BPVC expertise, and proficiency in ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in complex systems like nuclear reactors.
• Expertise in ASME Codes & Standards and ANSYS is essential, with a PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for the Zap Micro Reactor program, focusing on the design and analysis of reactor vessels and internals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design and safety bases are aligned while managing supplier technical collaborations.

Skills

ASME BPVC Section III

ASME BPVC Section VIII

ANSYS

Mechanical Design

Finite Element Analysis

NQA-1

Python

Technical Writing

High-Temperature Design

Liquid Metal Cooling

Reactor Vessel Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

U.S. Fusion Energy is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design and analysis of reactor vessels and internals for the Zap Micro Reactor program.

You will drive safety bases and collaborate across engineering disciplines to align design intent with manufacturing and safety requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear Engineering with extensive experience in complex reactor systems, ASME BPVC expertise, and proficiency in ANSYS.