Zap Energy

Zap Energy

Liquid Metals Engineer

Everett, WA

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$190kDetected 26 days ago
Process ImprovementProcurementANSYSMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringLabVIEWCOMSOLLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingWritingAdaptability

About the role

  • About Zap Energy Zap is advancing the next generation of nuclear power technology across fusion, fission and hybrid applications.
  • The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing, testing, and operating high-temperature mechanical-fluid systems.
  • This role requires identifying and solving ill-defined first-of-a-kind problems.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership: Plan, organize and lead a product team and/or liquid metal component development efforts within an NQA-1 program that includes: Own or support the full development lifecycle (design, build, test, troubleshoot, operate) of a liquid metal system or component, including vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, and piping.
  • Recommend and defend practical design solutions that consider manufacturing, quality, and licensing constraints.
  • If applicable, build out product team.
  • Own your team's technical performance, delivery of scope, and their professional development.
  • Individual Contribution: Identify the design space of a component, including requirements, constraints, and interfaces.
  • Perform engineering (mechanical-fluid) analysis of the component.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with design, testing, and integration teams to ensure the design basis and safety basis are in-sync.
  • Identify and evaluate engineering trade-offs for design basis and safety-basis, especially when in conflict.
  • Identify key testing activities to simplify or gain confidence in the design.
  • Quality Assurance: Perform work within a graded quality assurance program.

Requirements

  • Write high quality documentation with rigor commensurate with the stage of the project and required quality level.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program is required.
  • Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to clearly present complex information to both internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.
  • Technical Experience: At least 2 years of experience in design, procurement, assembly, safe operations, and analysis of first-of-a-kind testing equipment.

Nice to have

  • At least 2 years of experience in design, procurement, assembly, safe operations, and analysis of first-of-a-kind testing equipment.
  • Hands-on experience fabricating with metal in a professional or personal setting is preferred.
  • Experience with liquid metals, molten salts, steam, or other high temperature fluids is desirable.

Skills

  • Demonstrated use of LabVIEW or other software for data acquisition, instrumentation, controls, and automation of custom equipment.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs and fabrication drawings.
  • Rudimentary understanding of fabrication and welding techniques.
  • Proficiency with CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
  • Proficiency with ANSYS or COMSOL preferred.
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices and programming languages, such as Python.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Self-starter and can-do attitude.
  • Familiarity and competence with basic program management processes and tools.
  • Outside the box thinking, grounded in practical engineering solutions.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptability, resilience, and commitment to continuous learning.

Compensation

  • $120,000-190,000 annually.
  • Candidates may be considered for other positions at Zap Energy and actual salary will be based on relevant education, experience, and other qualifications.
  • Range is published in accordance with Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

Benefits

  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is a bonus.
  • Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program is required.

Equal opportunity

  • Zap Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
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