Mechanical Engineer 4 (NSSS System Design)

Location: Full-time remote work is available only in the contiguous United States; the department is based in Corvallis, Oregon. National and local travel may be required.

Salary: $127,103–$153,401 annually; full range $113,955–$178,237 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops nuclear power technology centered on the hirify.global Module and its nuclear steam supply system.

What you will do

• Design and review NSSS systems and components, including specifications, drawings, calculations, engineering reports, inspections, and testing documentation.
• Lead vendor and subcontractor design activities through manufacturing and assembly while coordinating with internal stakeholders and design partners.
• Develop design alternatives and resolve complex multidisciplinary technical issues using independent engineering judgment.
• Sponsor testing programs and support domestic and international nuclear licensing activities.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate design activities across engineering disciplines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant full-time nuclear industry experience.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards, 10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 21, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with NSSS component design, inspection, and testing; nuclear utility or plant operations; and multidisciplinary design resolution.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, presentation, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice to have

• Registered Professional Engineer license in mechanical or nuclear engineering.
• Domestic nuclear licensing support experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused engineering culture with strong quality assurance expectations.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment involving engineering, licensing, vendors, and design partners.
• Full-time remote work available within the contiguous United States.
• Opportunities to develop technical leadership, mentoring, and training qualifications.
• Employee benefits are available through NuScale’s benefits program.