Senior Mechanical Engineer

Global Laser Enrichment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for mechanical systems supporting our first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology program in Wilmington, NC. You will own assigned systems from concept through fabrication and commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical design, strong engineering analysis, 3D CAD and FEA proficiency, and the ability to coordinate designers and engineers across disciplines while maintaining NRC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical design and leading complex programs.
• Experience developing mechanical equipment from concept through testing.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering analyses and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and design solutions based on system requirements.
• Establish mechanical requirements, criteria, interfaces, and inputs.
• Perform first-principles engineering calculations to verify performance.
• Conduct structural, stress, thermal analyses and FEA as needed.
• Coordinate Designers for CAD models, drawings, and docs.
• Lead design reviews and address technical risks and issues.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing.
• Evaluate test results and implement design improvements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (process, systems, test, manufacturing, electrical, controls).
• Provide mentoring and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Support development/improvement of mechanical standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tech leadership

Mechanical design

FEM/FEA

3D CAD

Engineering analysis

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the development of mechanical systems supporting Global Laser Enrichment’s (GLE) first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology program.

Wilmington, NC

Full-Time | On-Site

Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the development of mechanical systems supporting Global Laser Enrichment’s (GLE) first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology program.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will own assigned mechanical systems and components from conceptual design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning. The role will translate requirements and design basis inputs into engineered solutions, perform and document engineering analyses, and coordinate Mechanical Designers in the development of detailed models and drawings.

Primary equipment includes separator/cascade equipment, UF₆ gas handling systems, vacuum systems, pressure boundaries, structural/support equipment, and prototype/test equipment.

NOTE: This role is subject to the incumbent’s ability to hold and maintain an NRC Q-clearance and nuclear site access.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and design solutions based on system and process requirements.
• Establish mechanical requirements, design criteria, interfaces, and design basis inputs.
• Perform and document first-principles engineering calculations to establish and verify expected equipment performance.
• Perform structural, stress, and thermal analyses and finite element analysis (FEA), as appropriate.
• Determine when specialized analysis is required, define the scope, and review results.
• Coordinate Mechanical Designers in developing detailed CAD models, drawings, and design documentation.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and resolve technical risks and design issues.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Evaluate test results and field issues and incorporate lessons learned into design improvements.
• Coordinate with process, systems, test, manufacturing, electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Support development and improvement of mechanical engineering standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience, including leadership of complex engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing mechanical equipment from concept through fabrication and testing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and engineering analysis.
• Experience with structural/stress, thermal, and finite element analysis.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and coordinate designers and engineers.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and nuclear site access.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing first-of-a-kind R&D or prototype equipment.
• Experience with vacuum systems, pressure boundaries, or gas handling systems.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working in nuclear, classified, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience mentoring engineers or designers.