AdAstra Talent Advisors

Overview

AdAstra is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and build hardware for a small reactor aimed at addressing the growing electricity demand. The role involves working on structures, components, and fluids within the reactor hardware, with a focus on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures including pressure vessels and seismic isolation.
• Conduct material trade studies and testing for hardware.
• Design components such as valves and heat exchangers for reactor integration.
• Develop and analyze the piping and plumbing network for high reliability.
• Support assembly in the factory and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in designing, analyzing, and building mechanical hardware.
• Experience leading technical projects and reviewing designs.
• Ability to run trade studies and make informed decisions.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or thermal systems.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Full-time position based in the Los Angeles area, onsite.