Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Reactor Vessel Design
- ASME Codes
- Pressure Vessel
- Structural Analysis
- ASME NQA-1
- Haleu
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
- 8+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, nuclear component design, pressure vessel design, high-temperature systems, structural components, or complex hardware development
- Demonstrated experience independently leading design, analysis, fabrication support, testing, or qualification of pressure vessels, reactor vessels, or other safety-significant mechanical systems
- Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation including mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, design reports, test plans, and technical reports
About this role
Senior Engineer responsible for design, analysis, and deployment of reactor vessel structures, systems, and components for a fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (HALEU-fueled molten salt design). Lead mechanical design and technical execution while interfacing with nuclear design, thermal hydraulics, materials, safety, and manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage design scope for reactor vessel components, interfaces, and hardware packages
- Develop and maintain reactor vessel requirements, design bases, interface definitions, verification plans, and supporting technical documentation
- Lead mechanical design and technical execution of assigned reactor vessel structures, components, and interfaces, ensuring compliance with system requirements and design objectives
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, I&C, safety analysis, manufacturing, and plant integration teams to define spatial, thermal, structural, and functional interfaces
- Lead or support design integration reviews to ensure reactor vessel and interfacing SSC designs are compatible, constructible, inspectable, and maintainable
- Prepare and review mechanical engineering documentation and perform or guide supporting analyses, including drawings, design reports, test plans, specifications, calculations, thermal and structural analyses, pressure-boundary evaluations, FMEAs, and mechanical design assessments
- Assess reactor vessel compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, ASTM, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
- Engage with manufacturing, assembly, suppliers, and operations teams to support reactor vessel fabrication, inspection, installation, testing, and maintenance
- Maintain assigned design records in accordance with configuration management, document control, and technical change control processes
- Lead technical interactions with suppliers for assigned reactor vessel components, including specification development, technical evaluations, manufacturing support, and resolution of technical issues
- Develop technical estimates, identify technical risks, and provide engineering input supporting project planning, cost, schedule, and execution decisions
- Provide independent engineering recommendations and technical decision support within assigned design scope
- Participate in peer design reviews, technical audits, hazard and failure analyses, and design readiness reviews
- Provide technical mentorship, design guidance, and engineering coaching to junior engineers and interns
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with reactor component fabrication and lifecycle management processes, including equipment qualification, inspection, testing, maintenance, or related programs
- Experience working to a quality standard such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality program requirements
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII and Section III, ANSI, ASTM, ASME Y14.5
- Experience with design for manufacturing, design for assembly, dimensional inspection, GD&T, welding, machining, or fabrication of large metal components
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