Mechanical Engineer- Valve Design

Curtiss Wright Corporation

Brea, CA, US
Base: $83,800 - $121,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
2-3 years industrial valve design experience
Control valve design for steam and water systems
This role supports advanced power plant programs including Generation IV reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in domestic and international markets

Job Summary

  • This role supports advanced power plant programs including Generation IV reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in domestic and international markets.
  • The position requires deep understanding of industrial valve design with emphasis on control valves used in high-pressure, high-temperature steam and water applications.
  • Candidates will work with minimal supervision to develop practical, innovative solutions within the highly regulated nuclear industry while ensuring designs are robust and manufacturable.

Matching Summary

This role supports advanced power plant programs including Generation IV reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in domestic and international markets.

Salary

Base: $83,800 - $121,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K with Employer Match, Profit Sharing, Health and Wellness, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2-3 years industrial valve design experience
  • Control valve design for steam and water systems
  • Pressure boundary calculations and mechanical analysis
  • ASME code interpretation for nuclear components

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with nuclear quality requirements
  • Familiarity with high-energy fluid systems
  • Root cause analysis and failure investigation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2-3 years of demonstrable experience
  • Experience in nuclear or fossil power valve design
  • Strong understanding of control valve fundamentals

Work Rights

Not specified

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