Lead Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Round Rock, Texas, United States (onsite). The role may involve travel to customers or other sites within the United States.

Salary: $108,000–$135,000 annually, plus bonus.

Company

Engineering and manufacturing business developing sensors, instrumentation, and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications in heavily regulated markets.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of nuclear-qualified mechanical components and systems, including prototypes and reliability and safety testing.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis calculations and apply ASME Code requirements to nuclear sensors and instrumentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams when required, coordinating with project managers, clients, sales, and other stakeholders.
• Develop design proposals, detailed design documents, manufacturing bills of materials, procedures, and technical presentations.
• Check and approve scoping and FEA calculations, manage technical issue resolution, and implement engineering change control.
• Prepare bid estimates, define deliverables and exclusions, support commercial proposals, and provide technical guidance to engineers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 10+ years of applicable mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential.
• Experience with ASME Section III, Divisions 1 and 5, and knowledge of ASME Section IX welding requirements.
• Knowledge of nuclear commercial grade dedication principles and nuclear quality regulations, including 10CFR50 Appendix B, NQA-1, and 10CFR Part 21.
• Advanced proficiency in SOLIDWORKS Premium and Simulation Premium, with the ability to interpret drawings and calculation summaries.

Nice to have

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent competency under ASME Section IX.
• Experience incorporating new mechanical engineering technologies, tools, and techniques into product development.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program, recognition program, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture focused on safety, reliability, and customer success.