Nuclear Test Mechanical Designer (Onsite)

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 106,020,000 - 212,040,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create structural and mechanical design solutions for test-related designs, including test fixtures and flow loops, plus 3D CAD models and drawings for advanced reactor concepts.

You will work with ASME GD&T and tolerance analyses, produce engineering drawings, maintain configuration control, and collaborate with dispersed teams to meet quality standards in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software required.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards preferred.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Background in Mechanical and Machine Design with CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create structural and mechanical design solutions for test-related designs (e.g., test fixtures, test rigs, flow loops, sub-scale test articles).
• Develop 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for advanced Generation IV nuclear reactors.
• Produce robust CAD models using advanced modeling techniques for rapid design evolution and derivative creation.
• Develop and maintain highly complex mechanical designs, performing trade studies to identify optimal solutions.
• Support analysis by configuring models for structural, neutronics, thermal-hydraulic, radiological, and safety aspects.
• Document design progress, changes, and decisions in online collaboration platforms.
• Create technical presentations, reports, and supporting documents as needed.
• Design engineering drawings per ASME standards, perform tolerance stack-up calculations, review drawings for accuracy.
• Maintain configuration control of models and drawings using PDM software.
• Contribute to standards development and propose improvements to design documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Analytical skills

Independent work

Strong communication

GD&T

DFM

DFA

PDM systems

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM systems

CAD software literacy

Job description

System One is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create structural and mechanical design solutions for test-related designs, including test fixtures and flow loops, plus 3D CAD models and drawings for advanced reactor concepts.

You will work with ASME GD&T and tolerance analyses, produce engineering drawings, maintain configuration control, and collaborate with dispersed teams to meet quality standards in a highly regulated environment.