Mechanical Engineer I — Hands-On Reactor Systems (Austin)

Aalo Atomics; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary based on technical

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, build, testing, and fabrication of reactor systems and supporting infrastructure. This role offers exposure across concept through commissioning, with time split between CAD, the shop floor, and the test lab.

The ideal candidate has solid mechanical design fundamentals and a track record of real-world electro-mechanical builds, plus 1–3 years of hands-on experience and CAD proficiency. On-site in Austin, TX.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on engineering experience with physical hardware.
• Experience designing and building physical hardware.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD such as SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.
• Working understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing practice.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, or electro-mechanical testing.
• Wiring up instrumentation and reading schematics.

Responsabilidades

• Design mechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies supporting advanced reactor technology, working under the direction of senior engineers.
• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and interface documentation.
• Integrate actuators, drives, encoders, limit switches, and sensors into mechanical designs, and coordinate with controls engineers on motion and instrumentation requirements.
• Perform hand calculations and structural/thermal/mechanism analyses to size and justify designs.
• Build, instrument, and operate test rigs to validate mechanisms, seals, and fluid system components.
• Work with machinists, welders, technicians, and vendors to produce parts and ensure manufacturability.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and inspection plans for prototype and production hardware.
• Write and maintain test procedures, calculation notes, and design documentation.
• Travel occasionally to test sites, vendors, or reactor installation.

Conocimientos

Strong mechanical intuition

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Willingness to learn by doing

Comfortable working with ambiguity

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Descripción del empleo

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, build, testing, and fabrication of reactor systems and supporting infrastructure. This role offers exposure across concept through commissioning, with time split between CAD, the shop floor, and the test lab.

The ideal candidate has solid mechanical design fundamentals and a track record of real-world electro-mechanical builds, plus 1–3 years of hands-on experience and CAD proficiency. On-site in Austin, TX.