# Mechanical Engineer at Standard Nuclear

- Company: Standard Nuclear
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.standardnuclear.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Oak Ridge, TN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/standardnuclearinc/jobs/5423563008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/standard-nuclear-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

The Mechanical Engineer supports Standard Nuclear’s fuel development and manufacturing programs by providing mechanical design, equipment development, fabrication support, and manufacturing engineering support for current and upcoming production projects. This role works across engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and vendor environments to help develop reliable equipment and production systems for advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, equipment design, process equipment, tooling, or related technical work
- Experience designing or supporting equipment, fixtures, tooling, material handling systems, or production support hardware
- Proficiency with CAD software and ability to create, review, and revise engineering drawings and models
- Experience supporting fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or improvement of mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturability, tolerancing, materials, equipment reliability, and practical fabrication methods

Tags: Engineering