Remote Applied Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Reactor Design

Navarro Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering seeks an Applied Mechanical Engineer to support a novel advanced reactor design. The role involves mechanical system design, evaluation, and documentation of components for safe, reliable nuclear applications, with emphasis on ASME BPVC compliance and high-temperature performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and engineers, oversee fabrication activities, and ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards while traveling to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Or a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in ASME BPVC and ASME B31 standards for reactor design.
• Experience with high-temperature components, creep and fatigue considerations.
• Knowledge of design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in fabrication oversight and project execution.
• Ability to apply systems engineering to define design requirements and maintain configuration baselines.
• US citizenship is required due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on novel advanced reactor design.
• Design reactor vessels for high-temperature service with creep and fatigue considerations.
• Develop high-temperature gaskets, sealing systems, and bolting.
• Document designs with controlled models, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate testing, inspection, and quality requirements for design features.
• Oversee fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement activities.
• Ensure designs meet codes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical baselines and cell-level requirements.
• Support experiment installation, testing, and integrated analyses for safety bases.

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME BPVC

ASME B31 compatibility

High-temperature design

Systems engineering

Configuration management

Fabrication oversight

Experiment assembly

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering seeks an Applied Mechanical Engineer to support a novel advanced reactor design. The role involves mechanical system design, evaluation, and documentation of components for safe, reliable nuclear applications, with emphasis on ASME BPVC compliance and high-temperature performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and engineers, oversee fabrication activities, and ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards while traveling to