Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Type:
Contract

Compensation: $52 - $85 hourly

Contractor Work Model:
Remote

System One is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program. This position reports to the MCFR Mechanical Design Manager. The role centers on mechanical analysis and scripting, beginning with property development for finite element analysis and evolving toward design scoping and analysis of reactor components. You will collaborate with materials engineering and thermal-hydraulics in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to spearhead new analysis methodologies and size reactor components.

• Develop material models and support novel analysis methodologies in the Mechanical Design discipline.
• Generate basic sizing calculations for reactor components.
• Perform mechanical analyses using the finite element method with commercial codes.
• Study ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5.
• Conduct technical reviews of System One and supplier designs and deliverables.

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 4+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. in Mechanical or related discipline with 2+ years of experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) desired.
• Recent experience with mechanical analysis software (ANSYS preferred).
• Recent experience with scripting software (Python and ANSYS APDL preferred).
• Familiar with material failure mechanisms and application of design standards and codes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works preferred).
• Demonstrated hardware ownership.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.