Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted:
12/19/2025, 4:50:20 AM

Location(s):
Danbury, Connecticut, United States ⋅ Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work with multiple teams to provide products to advanced nuclear power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, as well as existing power plants with decades of experience, in both domestic and international markets. In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks including supporting the design and engineering departments to develop technical solutions for emerging problems.  You will do this for our existing products as well as new product development. The position involves working with valves, actuators, and similar electro-mechanical equipment and structures utilized in nuclear power plants.

Location: Danbury, CT

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Connecticut. 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.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenges:

  • Design complex new equipment, machinery and components for various product lines (e.g. valves, hydraulic assemblies, and actuators) to meet or exceed customer specifications and requirements while ensuring manufacturability

  • Create schematic and assembly drawings using SolidWorks

  • Generate manufacturing drawings for parts, determine manufacturing processes and specify tolerancing requirements

  • Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs 

  • Develop engineering documentation (technical specifications, procedures, etc.) for new products

  • Perform basic stress analysis

  • Communicate with customers on project and design related challenges

  • Coordinate with production team, quality, and project management to ensure orderly transition of system from prototype to pre-production to production state. 

  • US Citizen or green card holder required

  • Required travel time is less than 5%

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

  • 6-10+ years of Mechanical Design experience.

  • Experience creating complex mechanical and/or electro-mechanical designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.

  • Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design and analysis

  • Lead roles in product development and put into practice various engineering processes listed below.

  • Understanding of different manufacturing processes: machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, wire EDM, sheet metal fabrication etc.

  • Proficiency in CAD modeling using SolidWorks

  • Proficiency in GD&T and related standards for drawing creation

  • Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g. FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.)

  • Team player and effective communication

  • Familiarity with layout and schematics is a plus

  • Familiarity with nuclear industry standards (ASME, ANSI, API, IEEE etc.) is a plus

  • Familiarity with industrial hydraulics and electrical equipment is a plus

  • Familiarity with rubber and seal design and optimization is a plus

  • Familiarity with control systems, PLCs, etc. is a plus

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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