Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will design, prototype, and scale rare-earth reactors. You will own designs from concept through commissioning by working with machinists and researchers.

What you will do

• Architect, model, and draw reactor subsystems in CAD (Fusion)
• Specify components, tolerances, and materials for high-temperature, corrosive, and vacuum environments
• Build and iterate prototypes
• Run experiments
• Analyze data to drive design decisions
• Author procedures, test plans, and safety/operating documentation
• Collaborate with fabrication partners
• Support continuous improvement

Required qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD (Fusion)
• Hands-on experience with metal machining and shop tools
• Experience with high-temperature systems and/or vacuum hardware
• Detail-orientation and precise technical execution
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, build-measure-learn environment
• Availability to start soon

Nice to have

• Coursework or experience in chemistry or physics (thermo, materials, reaction engineering, or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-provided lunch daily

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship available if needed

About the company

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths. They have developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals.