Senior Packaging Engineer

Kindredventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Aalo Atomics, based in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to own packaging strategy, design, validation, and lifecycle improvements for critical hardware. You will ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and QA teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineered packaging design or related regulated fields, strong CAD/GD&T skills, and a track record of delivering robust packaging for high‑value equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience designing packaging for complex, high‑value, fragile, heavy, or safety‑critical hardware.
• Strong knowledge of shock, vibration, drop, compression, and environmental testing.
• Proficiency in CAD, technical drawings, datum schemes, GD&T, and tolerance‑stack analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects from requirements through design, validation, release and implementation.
• Design protective packaging, reusable containers, dunnage, shipping fixtures, racks.
• Apply CAD and GD&T to packaging designs and validate through testing.
• Define requirements based on hardware, handling, transportation, storage, and regulatory needs.
• Plan and execute packaging validation (shock, vibration, drop, etc.).
• Collaborate with Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, and Operations.
• Prototype, qualify, and scale designs with suppliers and fabricators.
• Create packaging specifications, drawings, test plans, and BOMs.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous packaging improvements.

Skills

CAD & GD&T proficiency

Risk assessment

Project management

Packaging design & validation

strong communication

Vibration/shock testing knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Materials knowledge (steel, aluminum,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Packaging/Manufacturing/Industrial Design

Tools

CAD software

ISTA/ASTM/Mil-Spec standards

Tolerance stack analysis

Machining/welding/fabrication basics

Job description

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the Role

The Senior Packaging Engineer owns the strategy, design, validation, and continuous improvement of engineered packaging solutions across Aalo Atomics. This role develops robust, scalable packaging for components, assemblies, and equipment throughout their lifecycle - from supplier shipments and internal material movement to domestic and international transportation.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical design judgment, hands‑on packaging development experience, and a rigorous approach to safety, quality, and risk management. You will work cross‑functionally to ensure packaging protects critical hardware, enables efficient operations, meets applicable transportation and testing requirements, and supports Aalo’s mission to build advanced nuclear technology.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Lead packaging projects from requirements and concept through design, validation, release, and implementation.
• Design protective packaging, reusable containers, dunnage, shipping fixtures, and domestic/international shipping racks.
• Apply CAD, technical drawings, datum schemes, GD&T, and tolerance stack‑up analysis to packaging designs.
• Define requirements based on hardware, handling, transportation, storage, operational, and regulatory needs.
• Plan and execute packaging validation, including shock, vibration, drop, compression, and environmental testing.
• Partner with Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Programs, Quality, and Operations to deliver practical packaging solutions.
• Work with suppliers and fabricators to prototype, qualify, and scale designs.
• Create packaging specifications, drawings, test plans, work instructions, and bills of materials.
• Track packaging KPIs - including damage, cost, cycle time, and reuse - and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineered packaging design, validation, and testing experience in nuclear, energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, or a related field; equivalent exceptional experience considered.
• Experience designing packaging for complex, high‑value, fragile, heavy, or safety‑critical hardware.
• Strong knowledge of shock, vibration, drop, compression, and environmental testing.
• Proficiency in CAD, technical drawings, datum schemes, GD&T, and tolerance‑stack analysis.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and packaging materials including steel, aluminum, composites, wood, corrugate, and foam.
• Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, Mil‑Spec, and other relevant packaging, transportation, and test standards.
• Strong communication, project‑management, risk‑assessment, and continuous‑improvement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with ISO transport‑package drop and vibration testing standards.
• Experience working with DOE, NRC, or other regulatory bodies.
• Experience protecting pressure vessels, piping, electrical panels, instrumentation, or similar industrial equipment.
• Experience with reusable packaging, export packaging, freight logistics, or hazardous‑material shipment considerations.

Requirements:

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on‑site in Austin, TX

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non‑compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.