Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms — Portable Power

Frontdoor Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 184,800; Full time

Job summary

Radiant in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their innovative portable nuclear microreactor project. This role involves designing critical mechanical systems and ensuring their reliability and safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, alongside substantial experience in mechanism design and stress analysis.

Successful applicants will be responsible for the development of manufacturing instructions, managing Bill-Of-Materials, and leading cross-functional discussions to ensure project success. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a willingness to work onsite and potentially extended hours.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing mechanisms.
• 4+ years of experience performing stress analysis using hand calculations and finite element tools.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of critical mechanisms such as the control blade actuator or air jacket valves.
• Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements.
• Perform detailed thermomechanical and kinematic analysis.
• Develop and execute manufacturing instructions and test plans.
• Create and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM).
• Find and develop suppliers for components.

Skills

Designing mechanisms

Stress analysis

Finite element tools (Abaqus, Ansys)

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (NX or similar)

Job description

Radiant in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their innovative portable nuclear microreactor project. This role involves designing critical mechanical systems and ensuring their reliability and safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, alongside substantial experience in mechanism design and stress analysis.

Successful applicants will be responsible for the development of manufacturing instructions, managing Bill-Of-Materials, and leading cross-functional discussions to ensure project success. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a willingness to work onsite and potentially extended hours.