Lead Engineer, System Design (Nuclear)

Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States. Travel required: 0–10%. Relocation assistance is available.

Salary: $131,828–$171,206 per year. The range is specific to Washington State.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear energy technologies and medical isotope applications, including the Natrium reactor.

What you will do

• Lead alignment across nuclear, thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, and civil-structural engineering teams.
• Design nuclear and industrial mechanical systems, including requirements, analyses, specifications, and system drawings.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation such as Design Basis Documents, P&IDs, and Interface Control Documents.
• Establish equipment design bases covering regulatory, functional, performance, and failure-mode criteria.
• Manage technology development activities, supplier technical interfaces, engineering change packages, and design reviews.
• Support construction and operating license activities for the Natrium reactor systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; an advanced degree may partially substitute for experience depending on relevance.
• Experience designing complex systems or structures, integrating multiple disciplines, and leading technical problem-solving efforts.
• Knowledge of configuration management and design control tools for nuclear or similarly complex industrial applications.
• Experience with nuclear reactors and systems, high-temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design; knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III is highly desired.
• Experience working to design quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001, with strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Professional engineering licensure.
• Experience originating technical documentation supporting system architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Multidisciplinary, high-performing engineering environment focused on first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor development.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) plan and eligibility for discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• 21 days of accrued paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Parental leave, relocation assistance, and professional and educational support.

Hiring process

• Employment verification includes assessment of education and experience criteria applicable under ANSI/ANS 3.1.
• Applicants may need to provide citizenship or U.S. immigration-status information for export-control review.