Mechanical Designer

Bellevue, WA

$37–$74 Per Hour

19 days ago

Job Description

Mechanical Designer

Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $74.00/hour DOE

System One is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of advanced nuclear reactor technology. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams developing next-generation energy systems.

Responsibilities

Develop 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
Design mechanical and structural components, test fixtures, flow loops, rigs, and sub-scale test articles.
Create fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME standards.
Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Support structural, thermal, neutronic, radiological, and safety analyses through CAD model development.
Conduct design trade studies and recommend optimal engineering solutions.
Maintain configuration control of models and drawings using PDM/PLM systems.
Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and engineering reports.
Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 7 years of CAD design experience with strong proficiency in SolidWorks.
At least 3 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
Experience creating fabrication drawings and applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with PDM/PLM systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the nuclear industry or another highly regulated engineering environment.
Knowledge of ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
Experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors.
Familiarity with reactor components, nuclear equipment, or advanced energy technologies.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Bellevue, WA
Salary	$37–$74 Per Hour

Skills

3D Modelingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Assembly Drawingsunmatched
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Chemical Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Design for Assembly (DFA)unmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Illustrating Abilityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Designunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Nuclear Reactorunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Data Management (PDM)unmatched
Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Fixturesunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trade Studiesunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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