Principal Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the United States is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical analysis, design, and qualification for valves, actuators, and flow control components used in commercial nuclear power plants, including SMRs and Generation IV designs. Remote/Hybrid work is available.

The role emphasizes FEA (ANSYS), code compliance (ASME BPVC, IEEE 323/344/382, N690), materials selection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS with 10+/MS with 7+/PhD with 5+) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS highly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in pressure vessel, and metallic component analysis.
• Experience with valve and/or actuator design and analysis.
• Experience with at least one of the following ASME BPVC Section III (NB, NCD, NF, NE, or HBB), Section VIII Division 1 or Division 2, or Section I.
• Familiarity with IEEE 323, 344, 382 is a plus.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AISC N690 is a plus.
• Familiarity with parametric modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics is a plus.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is a plus.
• Professional engineering licensure in the US or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Performing structural/stress, thermal, or seismic/dynamic analyses on valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Creation of reports that document the results of analyses performed, to accepted industry standards.
• Reviewing complex systems and product components to ensure compliance to environmental qualification criteria, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on material selections appropriate for design conditions and performance requirements.
• Developing innovative solutions based on internal or external customer specification requirements.
• Working with other teams to improve new and existing designs based on analysis results.
• Communicating with customers to identify potential solutions and business opportunities.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Valve/Actuator design

Parametric modeling

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Nuclear industry experience

Professional Engineering licensure (US

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Engineer, you will work with a team of mechanical engineers to provide products to advanced power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, as well as existing power plants with decades of operating experience, in both domestic and international markets. In this role, you will perform design, analysis, product development, and qualification related engineering work. In a fast paced and high demand environment, under minimal supervision, you will contribute to the development of technical solutions for emerging problems in both existing and first-of-a-kind products. The position involves working with valves, actuators, and other flow control devices, mechanical equipment, rotary equipment, and structural components utilized in commercial nuclear power plants.

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenges

• Performing structural/stress, thermal, or seismic/dynamic analyses on valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment, under a variety or conditions and scenarios.
• Creation of reports that document the results of analyses performed, to accepted industry standards, with the highest levels of professionalism.
• Reviewing complex systems and product components to ensure compliance to environmental qualification criteria, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on material selections appropriate for design conditions and performance requirements.
• Developing innovative solutions based on internal or external customer specification requirements.
• Working with other teams to improve new and existing designs based on analysis results.
• When required, communicating with customers to identify potential solutions that can be provided to existing problems and the business opportunities therein.

Your Expertise

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS with 10+/MS with 7+/PhD with 5+) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS highly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in pressure vessel, and metallic component analysis.
• Experience with valve and/or actuator design and analysis.
• Experience with at least one of the following ASME BPVC Section III (NB, NCD, NF, NE, or HBB), Section VIII Division 1 or Division 2, or Section I.
• Familiarity with IEEE 323, 344, 382 is a plus.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AISC N690 is a plus.
• Familiarity with parametric modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics is a plus.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is a plus.
• Professional engineering licensure in the US or Canada.

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([e-mail])

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([e-mail]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.