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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Star Trek or Planet of the Apes?
Craig Piercycpiercy@ans.org
These days, the ship of civil nuclear technology we are all aboard is sailing through a turbulent passage. The winds and currents are favorable, but there are swells ahead: steep energy-demand projections, buoyant equity valuations, splashy announcements, a generational realignment of nuclear policies and institutional norms.
Part of the reason we chose “Building the Nuclear Century” as the theme for this year’s Winter Conference was to put some ballast in the hull of the nuclear conversation.
Advanced nuclear fission and fusion energy development are accelerating, both here and around the world. And yet, at least in the U.S., we are still years away from connecting commercial Gen IV systems to our grid.
In a world growing increasingly impatient, how do we stay on task and deliver? There are three ingredients to success.
Curtiss-Wright
General EngineeringBrea, CA
Posted November 7, 2025Reference ID: JR9245$105,000–$130,000
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer **SIGN ON BONUS**
As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work with multiple teams within the Engineering Group to provide products to advanced power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, as well as existing power plants with decades of experience, in both domestic and international markets. In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks including supporting the engineering department to develop technical solutions for emerging problems. You will do this for our existing products as well as new product development. The position involves working with valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment and structures utilized in nuclear power plants.
Location: Brea, CA
Salary: $104,800 – $130,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Design parts and assemblies for various product lines (e.g. valves, hydraulic assemblies, and actuators)
Create schematic, and assembly drawings using Solidworks or AutoCAD
Generate manufacturing drawings for parts and determine manufacturing processes and specify tolerancing requirements
Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs
Collaborate with the analysis team on parts or assemblies that require FEA or CFD
Communicate with customers on project and design related challenges
Required travel time is less than 5%
What You Bring:
10+ years of Mechanical Design experience.
Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design
Lead roles in product development and put into practice various engineering processes listed below.
Understanding of different manufacturing processes: casting, machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication etc.
Proficiency in CAD modeling using SolidWorks
Proficiency in GD&T and related standards for drawing creation
Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g. DFMA, DMAIC, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.)
Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout and schematics is a plus
Familiarity with nuclear industry standards (ASME, ANSI, API, IEEE etc.) is a plus
Familiarity with industrial hydraulics and electrical equipment is a plus
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
