Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
Position Summary:
Nusano has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer at our West Valley City, Utah facility. This Mechanical Engineer will work with the Sustaining Engineering team to provide support for the development of a heavy ion linear accelerator, beamlines, solid and gaseous target stations, and radiochemistry equipment and machinery. To execute this project, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven, provide diverse perspectives, and who have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. This team member will be primarily responsible for beamline assembly, installation, and continued support during commissioning and operating phases.
Responsibilities:
Assembly of beamline components including vacuum systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and supporting utilities
Collaborate with design engineering to refine designs and mechanical documentation
Take full ownership of delivering beamline subsystems
Collaborate with physics and operations to meet accelerator performance and up time needs
Manage projects with efficient utilization of staff, schedule, and budget
Participate in and refine tests in qualify and evaluate the performance of equipment
Respond to questions concerning engineering design, assembly and operation of beamline subsystems
Provide oral and written reporting on project status to project and upper management stakeholders
Work with vendors and internal resources to fabricate, assemble, and validate components and systems
Train staff to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshoot systems
Perform with a safety mindset at the forefront of all work
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Related professional work experience (engineering design and assembly, new product integration, manufacturing support engineering)
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical design
Experience with advanced knowledge and judgment in most of the following areas:
High or Ultra-high vacuum systems
Water cooling systems (piping, valves, flow sensors, flow meters, fittings, seals)
Pneumatic systems (valves, actuators, tube bending, fittings, seals)
Welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes and techniques
3D CAD Design and drafting in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
Project management abilities defined as the ability to control scope, cost, and schedule
Metrology, inspection, quality control, and test methods related to manufacturing
Ability to interact and communicate efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and engineering technicians to provide a high level of customer service
Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, wiring, and plumbing
Fully proficient with digital productivity tools (Microsoft Office products)
Demonstrated analytical thinking and rapid learning
Preferred Experience:
Technical experience with the installation and commissioning of precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, or vacuum systems
Setting up manufacturing cells, process, and practices
Rigging, forklift, or overhead crane operation
Experience working with a quality program and quality standards
Experience running and supervising small teams of technical
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
Work to be conducted on Assembly floor, production facility, and office Environment
Must be comfortable working as a radiation worker
About Nusano
Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy.
Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance.
Our team of innovators - bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world’s hardest problems.