General Matter
General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test mechanisms and mechanical structures for next-generation uranium enrichment technology. The role involves developing precision optical and photonic subsystems, selecting materials for demanding conditions, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The position requires owning hardware through the entire product lifecycle, from requirements definition to production release.
Company Size
1-10 employees
General Matter is a U.S. company rebuilding America’s domestic uranium enrichment capability to support expanded deployment of clean, reliable nuclear power. They focus on safe, affordable, and reliable domestic enrichment services and infrastructure to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthen energy and national security. General Matter works with utilities and government partners to supply enriched fuel and enable scalable, carbon‑free baseload generation. Their mission is to restore American leadership in nuclear fuel supply through secure, homegrown capacity.
General Matter plans new enrichment plant in Paducah
Aug 6, 2025
DOE, General Matter team up for new fuel mission at Hanford
1 month ago
General Matter CEO reveals how company is trying to bring back America's lead in enriching fuel
Jan 8, 2026
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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185% above the average for this role
General Matter scores $900M award from DOE to support HALEU enrichment in Paducah
Jan 7, 2026