Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Updated on 4/23/2024

Last Energy

Last Energy

51-200 employees

Open-source nuclear reactor design framework

Hardware
Energy

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Required Skills
CAD
Communications
AutoCAD
Autodesk CFD
SolidWorks
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • 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
  • PE not required
Responsibilities
  • 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

OPEN100 is a forerunner in the nuclear energy sector with its focus on open-source academic development for small, standard, pressurized water reactors. This company stands out due to its commitment to transparency and collective innovation, offering a platform that significantly reduces both the time and cost of constructing nuclear power projects. Working here offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking approaches in sustainable energy and be part of a global network of experts dedicated to addressing climate change.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$24M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

62%

2 year growth

265%