Mechanical Designer / Draftsman

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.

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Designer / Draftsman with expertise in Siemens NX (or similar) and a deep understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing detailed drawings and mechanical designs that are critical to the development of our advanced nuclear reactor systems. We are not looking for mechanical engineers to fill this position.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Siemens NX.
• Develop technical drawings that comply with ASME Y14.5 standards, including detailed GD&T.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and cross-functional teams to transform concepts into manufacturable and testable designs.
• Maintain drawing packages through multiple design iterations and ensure design intent is accurately captured.
• Support the documentation and configuration management of all design materials.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to process and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mechanical designer or draftsman in a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX drafting and modeling tools.
• Solid understanding and hands-on application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience with mechanical component and assembly design.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, accurate drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the nuclear, aerospace, or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or similar systems.
• General knowledge of manufacturing techniques and how they influence design decisions.
• Experience supporting regulated design environments with high safety and quality standards

Requirements: 

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX and Idaho Falls, Idaho

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information: 

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.