Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Systems, Q Clearance

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

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