Senior Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design (Hands-On)

Aalo Atomic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own producibility for FHS hardware from concept to production. You will collaborate with design, test, and controls engineers in the Austin factory to ensure buildability and quality.

The role requires hands-on fabrication leadership, the ability to drive in-house fabrication and vendor decisions, and travel for on-site installation at a reactor facility. This is a fast-paced, on-site opportunity in Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience on complex mechanical hardware.
• Hands-on welding, machining, sheet metal forming, assembly, and metrology.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Track record taking parts from drawing to reliable production.
• Willing to work hands-on in a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Own producibility for FHS hardware from concept through production: welded structures, machined components, sheet metal/bent parts, shielding assemblies, and sealing interfaces.
• Partner with design engineers early to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and inspectable.
• Drive in-house fabrication of test rigs, sodium immersion casks, peripheral test equipment, and full-scale prototype.
• Make and document in-house vs. outsource decisions for each subassembly; manage outside vendors when used.
• Develop weld procedures, tooling, fixtures, and inspection plans for stainless steel and sodium-service materials.
• Drive process improvements that reduce build time and improve first-pass yield.
• Coordinate with welders, machinists, and assembly technicians on the factory floor.
• Support on-site installation and commissioning at the reactor facility (Idaho) with periodic travel.
• Champion nuclear quality and safety culture and ensure compliance with the Aalo Quality Manual.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Sheet metal forming

Metrology

Assembly

Leadership

Production readiness

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC Machining

CWI/CWE certification

GD&T (inspection equipment)

CMM / laser tracker

Job description

Aalo Atomics, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own producibility for FHS hardware from concept to production. You will collaborate with design, test, and controls engineers in the Austin factory to ensure buildability and quality.

The role requires hands-on fabrication leadership, the ability to drive in-house fabrication and vendor decisions, and travel for on-site installation at a reactor facility. This is a fast-paced, on-site opportunity in Austin.