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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
- high 46 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 111 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Nuclear Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Nuclear Company.
About this role
The Staff Mechanical Engineer at The Nuclear Company will lead the design, analysis, and maintenance of mechanical systems for nuclear power plants and advanced reactor projects. This role involves working with a multi-discipline team to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, diagnosing equipment failures, and providing technical guidance to junior staff. The engineer will also prepare engineering documentation and participate in design reviews and quality assurance programs.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Nuclear Company as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University
- Engineering in Training (EIT) license
- 8+ years of engineering experience
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices
- Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS)
- Must be capable of obtaining security clearance for unescorted access to a nuclear station
Nice to have
- Previous causal analysis experience
- Previous qualified standard design experience
- Familiarity with AI-augmented engineering simulation tools
- Familiarity with digital twin technologies or IoT-integrated monitoring systems
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figures provided
- Role involves working in a highly regulated industry which may require additional compliance and oversight
- Expectations for leveraging AI and technology may require adaptability to new tools and processes
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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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