Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluids

Forge Atomics

Humanity faces two critical challenges: securing reliable energy and aggressively lowering our environmental impact. At Forge, we believe nuclear fission is the key to solving both at once. Today Forge is developing the technology to rapidly scale the deployment of nuclear fission.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Fluids

Forge is seeking a mechanical engineer to design the fluid systems required to operate a nuclear reactor, including the piping, tubing, and associated hardware. Fluids engineers at Forge design tightly packaged systems optimized for low cost, manufacturability, and high reliability in a nuclear environment with limited access. Sr. Fluids Engineers will own the most complex fluid systems while setting the technical bar for the fluids engineering team. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of designing, testing, and delivering complex, high-reliability fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy fluid systems to support reactor build and test schedules

• Perform detailed fluids analysis to characterize and troubleshoot expected design performance

• Work closely with our in-house build shop to develop and own the scaling of the manufacturing line for your system

• Support reactor test campaigns and operations with troubleshooting and technical support

• Develop and maintain detailed timelines to capture and communicate project progress

• Make timely, well-reasoned engineering decisions and use build and test feedback to improve both product and process

• Mentor junior fluids engineers and set the standard for technical rigor across the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of engineering experience designing, analyzing, and building mechanical hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines

• 5+ years of experience designing and analyzing fluid systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both

• Experience acting as a technical lead: scoping work, reviewing designs and processes, and guiding other engineers to successful outcomes

• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information

• Experience in a fast-paced hardware development environment with tight schedule and budget constraints

• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or thermal systems

• Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays, solenoid valves, etc.)

• Experience designing highly integrated and complex fluid systems in high reliability environments

Additional Requirements

• Position will be based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County and will require relocation if not already local. The position will be full-time in the office.

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

• Ability to travel to reactor construction sites in other states as necessary

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range:

• Senior: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Forge. You may also be eligible for long-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 Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and various other perks. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Forge 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.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.