Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering and Liaison Role:
• • Act as liaison between reactor design team and production, implementing new designs into manufacturing.
  • Serve as first responder for production non-conformances; drive root cause analysis and disposition per manufacturing policies.
• Design and Process Updates:
• • Update designs/processes based on manufacturing issues, obsolescence, or system changes.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing expertise in manufacturability, testability, yield improvement, supplier assessment, and quality control.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• • Prepare and maintain engineering documents including schematics, BOMs, alternate parts lists, drawings, assembly, and test procedures.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize product and process data to generate informative reports.
• Process Improvement:
• • Lead lean projects aimed at waste reduction, cost savings, and yield improvements in manufacturing processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical, Aeronautical, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical/electrical components (internship/project experience included).

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing Experience:
• • 3+ years in a manufacturing environment under recognized quality systems (AS9100, ISO9001).
  • Engineering support experience for complex electronic products production.
• Product Transition:
• • Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing within cross-functional teams.
• Technical Skills:
• • Proficiency with NX/Unigraphics software.
  • Ability to interpret and create drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Tooling design experience within manufacturing.
  • Programming skills in Python, SQL, and web languages.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, work orders, and BOM structures.
• Additional Skills and Qualifications:
• • Six Sigma certification (Belt level).
  • Problem-solving ability in fast-paced, iterative design environments, particularly in metal fabrication, machine shops, or welding.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passion for advancing clean nuclear energy technology.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Join Aalo?
Lead high-impact programs shaping the future of nuclear energy.
Work alongside top experts in advanced reactors and clean energy.
Be part of a fast-moving, execution-driven startup environment.

Interested? Apply now to help accelerate the future of energy.