Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; 4–5 days in office. Standard schedule is 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday. Travel up to 10% as needed.

Salary: $95,000–$120,000 for Level II, $115,000–$140,000 for Level III, and $140,000–$170,000 for Level IV per year.

Company

hirify.global develops the Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactor and related nuclear products and facilities.

What you will do

• Develop mechanical concepts and designs for reactor systems, structures, and components with a focus on nuclear safety.
• Define requirements, interfaces, design bases, criteria, applicable codes, and standards with systems engineers and project stakeholders.
• Perform structural, thermal, hydraulic, and other engineering calculations to verify that components meet their intended functions and technical requirements.
• Develop solutions for pressure vessels, piping, reactor internals, nuclear fuel, graphite components, cooling systems, and other high-temperature systems.
• Create and maintain CAD models, support manufacturability and assembly assessments, and coordinate design activities with engineering teams, partners, and suppliers.
• Prepare design basis documents, technical reports, calculations, drawings, V&V plans, and engineering reviews in accordance with quality and configuration-management procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with engineering hand calculations and experience designing mechanical or fluid systems, assemblies, or components.
• At least one year of hands-on experience developing and delivering hardware or manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Experience with hardware ownership, including manufacturing and testing oversight.
• Experience using CAD and PLM software such as UG/NX, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar tools.
• Level II typically requires three years of engineering experience; Level III five years; Level IV ten years. A relevant master’s or Ph.D. may substitute for part of the experience requirement.

Nice to have

• Experience with commercial nuclear power plant operations and nuclear power design, qualification, licensing, or construction.
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Sections III or VIII, ASME B31.1 or B31.3, NRC regulations, licensing requirements, and other industry standards.
• Experience selecting, sizing, and specifying piping, ducting, HVAC, fire suppression, pumps, pressure vessels, valves, and structural supports.
• Hands-on experience with graphite or other non-metallic components, fabrication and assembly sequencing, tooling, or manufacturing oversight of pressure vessels and large metallic components.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with a standard office-based schedule.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.