Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineering Analysis

Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States

Salary: $168,316–$252,475 per year; range specific to Washington State.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear reactor technologies and medical isotope innovations focused on improving the safety, economics, and environmental impact of energy and healthcare.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical analyses of reactor structures, systems, core components, and nuclear island equipment.
• Perform stress, creep-fatigue, buckling, seismic, vibration, static, and dynamic analyses using Mathcad and finite element analysis software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on linear and nonlinear analyses.
• Establish, review, approve, and maintain analysis results and design solution documentation.
• Direct the development of structural sizing inputs, methodologies, and load combinations for critical reactor components and interfaces.
• Provide technical mentorship, coordinate design and verification activities, and contribute to strategy, budgets, resources, and team performance.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering; Aerospace and Civil Engineering degrees are also considered.
• At least 10 years of mechanical analysis experience with a B.S., or 8+ years with an M.S. or Ph.D.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating technical project teams and meeting project goals.
• Proficiency in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial modeling tools, especially ABAQUS or ANSYS.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, metal fatigue, and mechanical analysis of equipment or components.
• Experience applying ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, with working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with engineers and scientists developing next-generation advanced nuclear reactors.
• Competitive compensation with eligibility for discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, and gender affirmation benefits.
• Parental leave, 21 accrued PTO days annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan, relocation assistance, and professional and educational support.
• Travel requirement of 0–10%; the role includes extended sitting, prolonged keyboard work, and the ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Hiring process

• Education, experience, and relevant nuclear industry qualifications are verified during hiring.
• Applicants may be required to provide citizenship or immigration-status information for U.S. Government export-control review.