Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Jobgether in Italia
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer (Nuclear) based in Italy.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design of advanced nuclear energy systems that support the next generation of clean power solutions. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design of complex fuel handling systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative, safe, and compliant reactor technologies. You will play a key role throughout the entire design lifecycle, from concept development to system qualification and licensing support. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge engineering challenges in a highly technical, collaborative environment where precision, innovation, and regulatory excellence are essential. If you are passionate about nuclear engineering and complex mechanical system design, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy.
Accountabilities:
As a Senior Fuel Handling System Design Engineer, you will lead the design and integration of nuclear fuel handling systems while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines. You will oversee system development, provide technical guidance, and support testing and licensing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Design nuclear fuel handling systems and subsystems from concept development through final engineering design.
- Coordinate and integrate engineering analyses, including thermal, seismic, structural, piping stress, and heat transfer evaluations.
- Develop and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models to support conceptual and detailed designs.
- Provide technical leadership on thermal, fluid, mechanical, and process design requirements.
- Apply applicable engineering codes and stand