generalmatter

Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant Piping Systems

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Experience
3+ years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually. Compensation bands
Posted
2026-02-17T22:04:50-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering

Requirements

in mechanical design for industrial plants, chemical facilities, or similar high-hazard environments.

fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and material selection

piping design standards

(ASME, ANSI, or equivalent) and familiarity with pressure vessel codes.

for mechanical design and layout.

P&IDs and process documentation

Responsibilities

P&IDs and process architecture outputs

into detailed mechanical designs for piping and equipment systems.

component sizing and selection

(pipes, valves, fittings, supports) based on process conditions (flow, temperature, pressure).

Collaborate on routing plans and layouts

for piping systems, ensuring efficient and maintainable configurations.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.