Liquid Metals Engineer - Design & Test for Next-Gen Nuclear

U.S. Fusion Energy; Zap (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy is seeking a Liquid Metals Engineer to support the Zap Micro Reactor (ZMR) program. You will be part of an integrated product team delivering a liquid metal‑cooled fission reactor.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with high‑temperature mechanical‑fluid systems and solving first‑of‑a‑kind problems in a team setting. Responsibilities include leading development efforts, evaluating codes/standards, and writing rigorous documentation while collaborating with design, testing and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of design, procurement, assembly, safe operation and analysis of first‑of‑a‑kind testing equipment.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the full development lifecycle of liquid metal systems (design, build, test, troubleshoot, operate).
• Identify practical design solutions considering manufacturing, quality, and licensing constraints.
• Evaluate codes/standards (e.g., ASME BPVC) and optimize testing activities for confidence.
• Act as technical contact through procurement; write high‑quality documentation.
• Collaborate across design, testing and integration teams to keep safety and design bases aligned.
• Support supplier collaboration and perform work within a graded QA program.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Safety-minded

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Zap Energy is seeking a Liquid Metals Engineer to support the Zap Micro Reactor (ZMR) program. You will be part of an integrated product team delivering a liquid metal‑cooled fission reactor.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with high‑temperature mechanical‑fluid systems and solving first‑of‑a‑kind problems in a team setting. Responsibilities include leading development efforts, evaluating codes/standards, and writing rigorous documentation while collaborating with design, testing and