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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Austin, TXfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Aalo Atomics leading mechanical design of critical reactor module subsystems from concept through production, mentoring engineers, and ensuring safety and performance standards for modular nuclear reactors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design of major reactor module subsystems, from concept through production release
  • Own design decisions and defend technical trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Perform and direct engineering analyses (structural, thermal, fatigue, seismic) to validate designs
  • Develop detailed 3D models, complete with model-based definition and engineering drawings where required, with complete GD&T
  • Drive design reviews and ensure rigorous documentation of design rationale
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to incorporate DFM / DFA principles
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for the mechanical design team
  • Question and refine design requirements to ensure they are necessary, clear, and achievable
  • Support prototype builds and testing to validate design
  • Create and maintain design documentation, including specifications, BOMs, and interface control documents

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 7+ years of professional mechanical design experience
  • Expert proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
  • Demonstrated experience owning the full design lifecycle — concept through production
  • Strong command of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and drawing standards
  • Experience with FEA or other structural/thermal analysis tools
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and make sound engineering judgments independently

Skills

Required:Mechanical design ownership3D CADGD&T and drawing standardsStructural/thermal analysis (FEA)Prototype/testing support
Nice to have:Leadership / mentoring

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on technical level
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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