Mechanical Engineer, Medical Isotope Target Systems (Austin)

Subcritical Systems Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Subcritical Systems, Inc. in Austin, Texas seeks a mechanical engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of a high-power target station for medical isotope production.

The role demands remote handling, robust thermal and structural analyses, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to meet aggressive milestones. Responsibilities include developing designs, CAD models, and regulatory documentation, while ensuring safety and cost effectiveness in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in mechanical, nuclear, or aerospace engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with structural analyses, including FEA.
• Experience with thermal-hydraulic analyses, CFD.
• Proven ability to design components for high radiation and remote handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction, and commissioning of a target station for medical isotope production.
• Be a core member of the Medical Isotope Facility team delivering within budget and schedule.
• Define system requirements and develop conceptual designs with analyses to meet performance goals.
• Develop concepts to remotely transfer irradiated targets to hot cells for processing.
• Ensure worker and public protection for credible off-normal events.
• Perform trade studies balancing safety, operability, cost, and schedule.
• Create detailed drawings, 3D CAD models, and design documentation for prototypes and production.
• Coordinate with vendors for fabrication and cost-effective design.
• Track technical milestones and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Document work in reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

Structural analysis

Engineering design

Remote handling

Education

B.S./M.S. in mechanical, nuclear, or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD

CFD software

FEA software

Job description

Subcritical Systems, Inc. in Austin, Texas seeks a mechanical engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of a high-power target station for medical isotope production.

The role demands remote handling, robust thermal and structural analyses, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to meet aggressive milestones. Responsibilities include developing designs, CAD models, and regulatory documentation, while ensuring safety and cost effectiveness in a fast-paced startup