Mechanical Engineer- Valve Design

Mechanical Engineer – Valve Design

In this position, you will play a key technical role within the Engineering Group, supporting advanced power plant programs including Generation IV reactors, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the existing nuclear fleet in both domestic and international markets.

This position requires deep understanding of industrial valve design, with particular emphasis on control valves and flow control equipment used in high-pressure, high-temperature steam and water applications typical of nuclear power generation.

Location: Brea, CA

Salary Range: $83,800 - $121,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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Your Challenge:

• Lead the design and development of valves and flow control equipment from conceptual design through detailed engineering and production release

• Apply strong knowledge of valve fundamentals including pressure boundary design, internal trim design, actuator integration, sealing technologies, materials selection, and thermal/pressure loading considerations

• Design and modify control valves for precise regulation of steam and water systems, including analysis of flow characteristics, cavitation, flashing, vibration, and erosion

• Develop and execute qualification and validation test programs in accordance with applicable nuclear and industry standards

• Support product improvement initiatives, failure investigations, and root cause analysis

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and project engineering teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and compliant

• Interpret and apply ASME and other relevant codes and standards applicable to nuclear pressure boundary components

• Generate engineering documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and procedures

In this role, you will work with minimal supervision, exercising sound engineering judgment while following established procedures and developing new processes where required. The ideal candidate is technically rigorous, detail-oriented, and capable of developing practical, innovative solutions within the highly regulated nuclear industry.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 2-3 years of demonstrable experience

• Demonstrated experience in industrial valve design, preferably in nuclear, fossil power, or high-energy fluid systems

• Strong understanding of control valve design and steam/water flow applications

• Experience with pressure boundary calculations and mechanical analysis highly preferred

• Familiarity with nuclear quality requirements and industry standards preferred

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Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission.

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Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

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Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

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