Mechanical Engineer III; U.S. Citizenship

About BMAF:

Black Mesa Advanced Fission specializes in research and development of Fission Generators (otherwise known as Expeditionary/Tactically Mobile Microreactors). BMAF is under contract to the U.S. Army to develop and test a prototype of a small‑scale, ruggedized and mobile, sub‑100kWe electrical generator using nuclear energy technology (nano reactor).

This position offers hands‑on experience leading experienced professionals on real‑world engineering projects. This position will manage ongoing initiatives, direct technical and analytical analysis, supervise the mechanical engineering team, and develop a collaborative work environment between peers and direct reports. This position will have a major impact in managing technical development and driving project milestone timelines to completion.

• Lead teams conducting design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of systems and components
• Integrate mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Independently manage projects as directed by the CTO
• Review and create standards for technical drawings, component and assembly models, reports, and documentation
• Organize resources from additional teams to complete mechanical and electro‑mechanical designs
• Supervise iterative manufacturing and lead design reviews
• Specify, collect and analyze data for robust design considerations, product refinement, and process improvement
• Utilize engineering tools (CAD, CFD, structural analysis, CAM, rapid prototyping, and project management tools) to ensure designs meet requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support product and process development
• Actively manage and participate in cross‑functional design and manufacturing functions

• Bachelor’s (+10 yr experience) or Master’s (+8 yr experience) degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Previous large team leadership with experience managing concurrent projects
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Proficient in engineering software/tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran, MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.), machining tools (e.g. Autodesk, Feature CAM, etc.), and modelling/simulation software (Flownex, etc.)
• Practical engineer (e.g. experience with welding, manual machining, CNC machining (milling and turning), 3D‑printing (plastic and metal), programming, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to teach and lead mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies, documentation controls, and tolerance stackup analysis allowing for thermal expansion compensation
• Proven ability to lead design for manufacturing (DFM) to refine designs for the consideration of best value proposition to manufacture components, electronics, and equipment

Pay based on experience ($120k to $150k DOE)

• PTO, Sick leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, All federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to careers with the subject line: "Mechanical Engineer III - (Name)."