ZettaJoule

Overview

ZettaJoule is a next-generation nuclear technology startup focused on commercializing High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) to enable a carbon-neutral future. The Mechanical Designer will play a crucial role in developing CAD models and drawings for reactor components, contributing to the design and engineering of advanced nuclear energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and 2D fabrication drawings for HTGR primary system components.
• Apply GD&T and drafting standards to produce clear, manufacturable drawing packages.
• Design components considering high-temperature service, including thermal expansion and support arrangements.
• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to incorporate analysis results and design loadings into CAD designs.
• Build and maintain large assembly models and manage interfaces between systems and components.
• Prepare CAD models suitable for simulation in support of analyses.
• Create and manage bills of materials and revision control within a PDM/PLM environment.
• Support design reviews and document design changes for stakeholder communication.
• Work with fabrication vendors to resolve manufacturability questions and support planning.
• Contribute to the development of CAD standards and modeling best practices.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a mechanical designer or design engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, or other 3D CAD tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience designing pressure-retaining equipment or heavy industrial components.
• Experience working within a PDM/PLM system and configuration-controlled design environment.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Houston, TX or Remote
• Reports To: Director, Core Design