Mechanisms Engineer: FOAK Nuclear Systems & Precision

Uncover; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive stock plan

Medical/Vision/Dental

Flexible PTO

Hybrid/Remote options

Other benefits to be announced

Job summary

Applied Atomics is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to design, develop, and validate critical mechanisms that control reactivity and safety systems for our next‑gen reactor systems. This hands‑on hardware role covers concept development, material selection, structural and thermal analysis, and qualification testing in a fast‑paced build environment.

You will own hardware systems end‑to‑end, coordinating across nuclear engineering, materials, and product teams while developing robust processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience designing mechanisms (2+ years w/ MS).
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis using hand calcs and FEM tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, FEMAP, etc.).
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding and application of GD&T.
• Experience through full product lifecycle: concept → detailed design → build → test.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of critical mechanisms, including reactivity control mechanisms and safety actuators.
• Lead trade studies and concept development to meet requirements.
• Perform detailed analyses for structural integrity and margins.
• Evaluate loads, stresses, deflection, frequencies, fatigue life, wear, and friction.
• Develop manufacturing processes, assembly sequences, and BOMs.
• Interface daily with engineering, materials, systems, control/electronics, and product teams.
• Develop test plans for subcomponents and mechanism-level testing.
• Execute hardware bring-up, qualification tests, and failure analysis.

Skills

Mechanisms design

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

FEMAP

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Applied Atomics is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to design, develop, and validate critical mechanisms that control reactivity and safety systems for our next‑gen reactor systems. This hands‑on hardware role covers concept development, material selection, structural and thermal analysis, and qualification testing in a fast‑paced build environment.

You will own hardware systems end‑to‑end, coordinating across nuclear engineering, materials, and product teams while developing robust processes and