About the CompanyHumanity faces two critical challenges: securing reliable energy for everyone and aggressively lowering our environmental impact. Our client believes nuclear fission is the key to solving both at once. Today they are actively developing the technology to rapidly scale the deployment of nuclear fission.The OpportunityAs a structures engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and building reactor hardware such as the pressure vessel, containment, and structural elements for a 25 MWe reactor. These designs must withstand the extreme temperature and pressure environments of the reactor while meeting regulatory requirements and being optimized for cost, mass, and manufacturability. Sr. Structures Engineers will own the most complex structural hardware while setting the technical bar for the structures engineering team. Successful candidates will have previously demonstrated extreme ownership in delivering mechanical systems in fast-paced, high-reliability environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and test pressure vessels, containment structures, seismic isolation, and secondary structures for the pilot nuclear reactorCarry out trade studies for optimal structural materials, balancing cost, mass, strength, corrosion resistance, and manufacturabilityValidate reliability of designs with rigorous testing: thermal cycling, pressure cycling, shock, vibration, radiation embrittlement, and corrosion. Design experiments to ground analysis, develop fixturing, and create technical reports based on resultsWork with manufacturers to understand process limitations and adapt designs for lead times and manufacturabilityCollaborate with peers from different systems to develop designs that balance cost, efficiency, and deployment logisticsSupport the assembly of your hardware in the factory, witness your designs being brought to life daily, and watch them power an abundant, clean futureProvide training and mentorship to junior structures engineers,



setting the standard for technical rigor across the teamBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline5 years of engineering experience designing, analyzing, and building mechanical hardwarePreferred Skills and ExperienceStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to enable abundant clean energy5 years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of bothExperience acting as a technical lead — scoping work, reviewing designs and processes, and guiding other engineers to successful outcomesAbility to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial informationExperience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraintsHands-on experience designing, testing, and operating high-pressure systems and pressure vesselsExperience with forging for large, high-pressure vesselsExperience with welding processes, inspection, and qualificationExperience designing to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodeHands-on experience with fluid, gas, or thermal systemsAdditional RequirementsThe position will be based in the Los Angeles Metro The position will be full‑time in the office.Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessaryAbility to travel to reactor construction sites in other states as necessaryCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive Base Compensation – DOELong‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or stock options, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase PlanAccess to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and various other perks.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures (Risaralda)
🏢 Adastra
📍 Risaralda