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Last Energy
51-200 employees
Develops small nuclear power plants and services
Compensation Overview
$110k - $180k/yr
Mid, Senior, Expert
Austin, TX, USA
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 4-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical design for innovative product development, R&D, manufacturing, fabrication or related fields
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Adept at solving complex structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics challenges utilizing advanced techniques and software
- Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using relevant software tools including ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Nastran, Radioss, or similar
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of materials selection, stress analysis, and thermal design
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Creative thinking and a passion for innovation in mechanical design
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, design, and execute large industrial capital projects in the power generation sector
- Mechanical design, authoring technical reports, and generating analysis requirements for components
- Contribute to designing and analyzing tanks, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers and other related components
- Integrating various mechanical systems and components to ensure they work together seamlessly
- Assemble, calibrate, and test hardware prototypes at the bench top scale and oversee these activities for third party contractors at the full scale
- Designing fixtures and tooling to aid in the assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes
- Optimize designs for ease of manufacturing, which includes considering assembly methods, tolerances, and minimizing manufacturing complexities
- PE not required
Last Energy focuses on small nuclear power plants, providing services for the entire lifecycle of mini water-cooled reactors. Their reactors can produce heat and electricity, making them suitable for various industrial applications while supporting clean technology goals. The company stands out by using proven nuclear technology and emphasizing standardization for scalability and rapid deployment. Last Energy aims to lead in small nuclear power development, contributing to sustainable energy solutions globally.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$64M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing interest in micro nuclear plants supports Last Energy's market expansion.
- Significant funding rounds indicate strong investor confidence in Last Energy.
- Repurposing coal sites for nuclear plants aligns with global decarbonization goals.
What critics are saying
- Competition from nuclear fusion could overshadow Last Energy's fission technology.
- Geopolitical risks may affect partnerships with companies like DB Energy SA.
- Local opposition may delay the Haskell County microreactor project.
What makes Last Energy unique
- Last Energy uses proven reactor technology for small modular nuclear power plants.
- The company offers a first-of-its-kind delivery model for nuclear plant deployment.
- Last Energy provides end-to-end services for the lifecycle of mini water-cooled reactors.
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↑ 12%Last Energy, a start-up focused on micro-modular nuclear power plant development, announced Friday that it plans to build 30 microreactors on a 200-acre plot in greater Haskell County.
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