We are seeking a Mechanical Component System Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering and component development and expertise in supplier collaboration. Experience in process/thermohydraulic fields, heat exchanger design, or rotating machine design is highly desirable. This role focuses on overseeing supplier designs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and seamless system integration. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating design teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality mechanical components for complex systems.

What we do at Blykalla

At Blykalla, we’re transforming the future of nuclear power by developing innovative Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Our mission is to create a new generation of nuclear energy systems that are safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. As Sweden’s only developer of SMRs, we’re at the forefront of a groundbreaking industry.

What you’ll get to do

• Act as the primary technical interface with suppliers, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirements.

• Review and provide detailed feedback on supplier designs, including material selection, manufacturing processes, and system compatibility.

• Monitor supplier progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure timelines are met for design, testing, and delivery.

• Ensure supplier designs integrate seamlessly with system requirements, assessing impacts on performance, reliability, and process/thermohydraulic behavior.

• Participate in supplier qualification processes, audits, and quality assurance activities.

• Coordinate and witness key tests such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).

• Provide technical oversight during commissioning and startup phases, ensuring component readiness and system functionality.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align supplier deliverables with overall system engineering objectives.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical reviews, testing protocols, and commissioning reports.

Who you are

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help you to succeed in this role, these are:

• A Master’s degree in, Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience working with suppliers on design reviews and technical follow-ups.

• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and thermohydraulic principles.

• Experience with testing, commissioning, and FAT/SAT processes.

• Familiarity with international standards (e.g., ASME, ISO).

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Highly organized with attention to detail.

• Proactive problem-solving approach.

• Adaptability to fast-paced and dynamic projects.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written (Swedish is a plus).

Meritorious skills:

The following skills are not required but will be considered an advantage:

• Experience with system engineering, including requirements management.

• Background in the nuclear, aerospace, or energy sectors.

• Understanding of FEA software tools like ANSYS, Nastrans, STAR CCM+ etc.

• Understanding of process simulator tools like ASPEN, AFT, Flownex, Flomaster, etc.

• Knowledge of advanced materials, such as high-performance alloys.

• Experience with project management for supplier coordination.

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm.

So, what do you think?

Joining our team means being part of a supportive and innovative environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise is recognized. You will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and contribute to the safe and sustainable use of nuclear power.

Note: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are an equal-opportunity employer. 

Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications over email.  

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.