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DESCRIPTION:
The Mechanical Engineer will lead the mechanical design and analysis of various portions of USNC’s advanced nuclear power systems ranging from transportable reactor power system (Pylon), Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) to Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) based Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) in addition to the Micro Modular Reactor (MMR). The Senior Mechanical Engineer will own the mechanical design and analysis at a system level, understanding requirements, identifying engineering needs, developing project plans, and leading the team through the process from design to build. This role will be a combination of technical leadership and individual technical contribution. This position will bring expertise leading and performing mechanical, thermal, and structural design with specific experience relevant to the design of nuclear and power generating systems. The position will lead the mechanical design, analysis, and testing, with scope including mechanical design and analysis of the reactor vessel, reactor plant structures, systems, and components, including heat exchangers, heat rejection systems, piping networks, valves, and control assemblies. This is complex, multi-disciplinary work that requires outside-the-box thinking and close attention to detail.
LOCATION OF WORK & TRAVEL:
The position may function from multiple USNC offices at Seattle, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, or Oak Ridge, TN. Ability to travel no more than ~1 week per month is expected in this position.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION:
USNC embraces diversity and equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are striving to build the diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that will make our technology a reality. USNC actively encourages applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this and other roles, acknowledging and committing to address the historical lack of diversity within the nuclear and aerospace industries.
USNC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
COMPENSATION:
$95,000 - $113,700 USD yearly
This position is eligible to participate in our performance bonus plan.
BENEFITS:
In addition to our base compensation package, Ultra Safe Nuclear also offers:
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
USNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with USNC is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
ABOUT ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR:
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, a U.S. corporation headquartered in Seattle, is a global leader and vertical integrator of nuclear technologies and services, on Earth and in Space. Major initiatives include the Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®), Fully Ceramic Micro-encapsulated (FCM®) nuclear fuel, and nuclear power and propulsion technologies for space exploration. The company is demonstrating MMR Energy Systems at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories with Ontario Power Generation and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. New deployment projects underway in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Ultra Safe Nuclear is committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to global power and industrial markets. Ultra Safe Nuclear is working with NASA and the Defense Department on advanced radioisotope power, nuclear thermal propulsion systems and advanced materials using the same strict inherent and intrinsic safety principles to drive innovation in fuels, materials, and design.
Ultra Safe Nuclear is the only private company producing TRISO and FCM fuel. This is enabling the transformation of key power and industrial sectors.
ABOUT OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES:
Full Time
Scientific Services
$84k-104k (estimate)
04/17/2024
06/15/2024
usnc.com
FORT LAWTON, WA
50 - 100
2011
PAOLO VENNERI
<$5M
Scientific Services