Mechanical Engineer (New Grad)

The role

You will design, build, test, and own mechanisms and mechanical structures for enrichment technology. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment alongside cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Develop mechanisms and mechanical structures for enrichment through the entire product lifecycle.
• Support optimization of designs for cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Functionally test hardware through thermal, vibe, shock, durability, etc.
• Perform root-cause analysis on test failures and develop hardware mitigations.
• Participate in design review and provide feedback.
• Work with electrical, software, manufacturing, and nuclear engineers to ensure design integration.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 1+ years of mechanical engineering experience via project team, research, internship, and/or professional experience.
• Proficient in a 3D CAD package (such as Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc).
• Ability to make manufacturing drawings using GD&T.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium. The company is designing, building, and operating low-cost enrichment services in the US to produce nuclear fuel.