Reactor DFMA Engineer

Project overview

Job Title: Reactor DFMA Engineer

Type: Contract

Work Model: Onsite, remote available for exceptionally qualified non-local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site reactor assembly planning and major equipment installation, optimizing assembly sequences, sodium fill strategies, and supporting equipment while maintaining quality and design compliance.
• Lead engineering strategies for reactor component fabrication, transportation, deployment, and assembly, including welding, examinations, pressure testing, and commissioning requirements.
• Own and implement the reactor DFMA process, integrating manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and deployment considerations throughout the design lifecycle.
• Drive cost and schedule reductions for future commercial reactors through modularization, alternative delivery strategies, advanced technologies, and standardized fabrication, inspection, cleanliness, and transportation requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve reactor component manufacturing plans and supplier documentation, ensuring compliance with ASME BPVC requirements, design intent, and good manufacturing practices.
• Resolve complex technical and field issues, conduct cross-disciplinary reviews, and oversee partner and supplier compliance with quality, process, and design requirements, escalating significant deviations as needed.
• Develop and implement major Reactor Enclosure System long-range procurement strategies, author/review technical content of procurements and subcontract packages, and review supplier selections before award.
• Establish technical deliverables, resource estimates, and align supplier and partner activities with reactor milestones and critical interfaces.

Requirements

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years direct experience or an M.S. with commensurate experience.
• Experience working to nuclear quality standard, such as ASME NQA-1. Experience working under ASME N-Certificate quality program desired.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy mechanical/pressure vessel fabrication and assembly, or oversight of supplier and subcontractor organizations in similar applications. Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors subject to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs highly desired.
• Demonstrated diverse and robust experience in design and fabrication of complex, multi-disciplinary structures and equipment. Previous experience in design, fabrication, and construction of major nuclear mechanical components, nuclear reactor equipment, or similar equipment is highly desired.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear quality fabrication, construction, and lifecycle management processes (including In-Service Inspection, material surveillance, vibration programs, equipment qualification programs, etc.) highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Section VIII, and welding standards highly desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Bellevue, WA, US
• Rate: 56-95 EUR/h
• Languages: English