Applied Mechanical Engineer

Navarro Research and Engineering

Idaho Falls, ID

Contract

Posted September 16, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Nuclear Energy

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
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Job Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Applied Mechanical Engineer (3985) in a remote capacity with travel to Idaho Falls, ID as required.

Requirements

Proficiency in designing mechanical systems in accordance with applicable national consensus codes and standards, including the ASME B31 series and ASME BPVC.
Proven experience designing reactor vessels for high-temperature service with creep and fatigue considerations.
Proven experience designing high-temperature gaskets, sealing systems, and bolting.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in the design and production of goods and services.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce logical solutions.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas communicated verbally and to communicate technical information clearly so others understand.
Ability to recognize when a problem exists or is likely to occur.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting the design of novel or advanced nuclear reactors in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience with systems engineering, digital engineering tools, requirements tracking, design parameter management, and configuration management.
Experience with electromechanical devices such as control rod or drum drive mechanisms.
Experience supporting fabrication, construction, assembly, procurement, inspection, experiment installation, testing, reactor operations, or experimentation.
Experience developing integrated analyses to demonstrate compliance with facility safety bases.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
The candidate may work remotely but must be available to travel to Idaho as required.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.