Principal Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Remote/Hybrid; position based in Brea, California, United States

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 per year

Company

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, provides valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics, and test equipment for the nuclear power industry.

What you will do

• Perform structural/stress, thermal, seismic, and dynamic analyses of valves, actuators, and related mechanical equipment.
• Prepare professional analysis reports in accordance with accepted industry standards.
• Review systems and product components for environmental qualification, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Recommend materials appropriate for design conditions and performance requirements.
• Develop solutions based on customer specifications and improve new and existing designs using analysis results.
• Work with customers and internal teams to identify solutions for existing problems and related business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 7+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• Demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis; ANSYS is highly preferred.
• Experience analyzing pressure vessels and metallic components, including valve and/or actuator design and analysis.
• Experience with ASME BPVC Section III, Section VIII Division 1 or 2, or Section I.
• Professional engineering licensure in the US or Canada.
• Export-controlled information access may require additional security screening.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with IEEE 323, IEEE 344, IEEE 382, or ANSI/AISC N690.
• Experience with parametric modeling; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Experience in the nuclear industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Referral program, recognition programs, and competitive pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan and an inclusive, supportive culture.
• Fast-paced team environment focused on customer satisfaction and tight deadlines.