Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Brea, California, United States; onsite role

Salary: $83,800–$111,000 annually, plus bonus

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop mechanical designs for hydraulically operated equipment, valves, and nuclear plant components using SolidWorks CAD.
• Create component-level manufacturing drawings and assembly drawings.
• Prepare design specifications, test plans, procedures, and other engineering documentation.
• Coordinate the design process across mechanical, electrical, and analysis engineering teams.
• Create and execute test strategies, support hands-on testing and troubleshooting, and assist technicians during 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 experience.
• At least 3 years of Mechanical Design or Test Engineering experience.
• High proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably SolidWorks, engineering drawings, GD&T, and related standards.
• Familiarity with metalworking and manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and welding.
• Experience or exposure to test development, testing, or laboratory work.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, adapt to evolving requirements, communicate effectively, and solve problems creatively.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Learning and development opportunities, referral program, recognition, competitive pay, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Fast-paced engineering environment with hands-on work and tight customer-driven deadlines.
• The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.