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Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop conceptual mechanical designs for surface systems supporting the reactor, including P&IDs, pipe routing, and mechanical equipment layouts.
  • Support surface plant layout in close coordination with the Surface Plant Designer Lead.
  • Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural) to maintain alignment on technical scope.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience as a plant or mechanical designer in nuclear or other regulated facility designs.
  • Experience with industry-standard plant design/CAD packages (e.g., SmartPlant, Hexagon, E3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or Revit).
  • Four-year accredited engineering degree or applicable trade school degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with SMRs, Gen IV technologies, or first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor development.
  • Proficiency with AI-enabled engineering platforms for conceptual design and analysis.
  • Experience with balance-of-plant mechanical systems and startup or innovation-driven organizations.

Deep Fission

Deep Fission is a nuclear technology company pioneering the development of a revolutionary deep borehole pressurized water reactor. The company operates as a public company while maintaining startup agility, with strategic partnerships and active engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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