Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Brea, California, United States

Salary: $83,800–$111,000 plus bonus; the range is a general guideline for a position based in California.

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop mechanical designs for hydraulically operated equipment, valves, and nuclear plant components in SolidWorks.
• Create component-level manufacturing drawings and assembly drawings.
• Prepare design specifications, test plans, procedures, and other engineering documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and analysis engineering activities with technicians and external vendors.
• Create and execute test strategies, support hands-on testing and troubleshooting, and assist with fabrication and test setup.
• Review customer specifications and drawings and participate in customer meetings and technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of Mechanical Design or Test Engineering experience.
• Familiarity with metalwork applications and manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and welding.
• High proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably SolidWorks, engineering drawings, GD&T, and related standards.
• Experience or exposure to test development, testing, or laboratory work.
• Ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and limited prior designs, collaborate cross-functionally, communicate effectively, maintain attention to detail, and solve problems with curiosity, adaptability, and creativity.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role in a fast-paced engineering environment with evolving requirements and tight deadlines.
• Paid time off, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, and health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities, referral program, competitive pay, recognition, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive culture focused on customer satisfaction.
• The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.