General Matter · 6 hours ago
Fluid Systems Engineer
General Matter is a company focused on enriching uranium in America to support critical industries. They are seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to lead the design and deployment of fluid systems for their uranium enrichment facility, ensuring the systems are reliable and manufacturable.
EnergyFuelManufacturingNuclear
Responsibilities
Perform system-level sizing and performance analysis for fluid systems to establish requirements and operating margins
Translate requirements into hardware concepts, evaluating architectures and design trades for performance, safety, and manufacturability
Design pressurized and unpressurized components and assemblies, producing original CAD models, drawings, and specifications
Conduct structural and mechanical analysis to ensure survivability under pressure, thermal, and operational loads
Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements to enable efficient, repeatable production
Lead first-article builds and work directly with manufacturing teams to establish robust production processes
Plan and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing for critical hardware
Define concepts of operations for systems, from commissioning and acceptance testing through steady-state operation
Participate in internal and external design reviews with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field
1+ years of experience in mechanical or fluids system design, analysis, or hardware development
Preferred
Experience with gas dynamics, thermal analysis, and/or finite element analysis (FEA)
Hands-on experience with pressurized systems (e.g., valves, regulators, piping, tubing, pressure vessels)
Experience owning operation-critical hardware from concept through production
Proficiency with FEA tools and CAD software such as Solidworks
Comfortable working across disciplines with manufacturing, safety, and operations teams
Strong communication, organization, and technical leadership skills
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Company
General Matter
General Matter is a nuclear energy company that produces enriched uranium fuel for nuclear energy applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Founders Fund
2025-04-14Series Unknown· $50M
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