Lead Reactor Structures Engineer for Nuclear Systems

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to lead design, analysis, and development of critical reactor structures. You will ensure structural, thermal, and functional performance across development, testing, and deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver first-of-a-kind hardware.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in regulated industries and a passion for solving complex engineering problems from concept to hardware realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, analyzing, and developing structural systems for demanding engineering applications.
• Experience in structural design, including hand calculations, material selection, bolted and welded joint design, load path development, and thermo-mechanical trade studies.
• Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) tools to evaluate structural performance, stress, deformation, fatigue, and thermal loading.
• Knowledge of structural design principles, materials, bolted and welded joints, and load path development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, mechanical, and structural analyses to support sizing, layout, and optimization of reactor structural components.
• Define system architecture, operating limits, design margins, and CONOPS for reliable performance.
• Develop engineering documentation to support design reviews, verification, and licensing activities.
• Lead the design, fabrication, and execution of component- and system-level testing with test articles and fixtures.
• Collaborate with reactor, thermal, manufacturing, licensing and procurement teams for integration of structural systems.
• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, design reviews, and issue resolution.
• Present technical work at design reviews and provide technical leadership through lifecycle.

Skills

FEA

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

Structural design

Thermo-mechanical trade studies

Material selection

Load path development

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Antares is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to lead design, analysis, and development of critical reactor structures. You will ensure structural, thermal, and functional performance across development, testing, and deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver first-of-a-kind hardware.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in regulated industries and a passion for solving complex engineering problems from concept to hardware realization.