Job description
Senior Nuclear Engineer
Very competitive salary + Start-up environment + Relocation package + Benefits
Austin, Texas (On Site)
Are you a Nuclear Engineer seeking a highly technical role within an exceptionally well-funded, industry-leading start-up that values innovation, ownership, and real-world impact?
On offer is the opportunity to join a company redefining the nuclear landscape and operates with minimal red tape, zero unnecessary politics, and empowers engineers to have a genuine voice in shaping the future.
This organization is a well-funded micro-modular nuclear reactor start-up at the forefront of next-generation nuclear innovation. They are looking for forward-thinking engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want their technical expertise to make a difference.
This role combines technical leadership with independent thinking, helping guide key design decisions that will shape the future of the company and the wider industry.
This position would suit an experienced Nuclear Engineer who is ready to step into a high-impact role at a pioneering start-up, where your ideas matter, your autonomy is respected, and your work will leave a lasting mark.
The Role:
*Lead and carry out advanced thermal-hydraulic and neutronics analyses
*Review, validate, and formally approve engineering calculations and safety assessments completed by colleagues and junior engineers
*Conduct thorough technical reviews of design basis documentation, licensing submissions, and supporting evaluations
*Support and mentor junior engineers, strengthening their analytical skills and modeling capabilities
*Build, refine, and maintain detailed analytical models for reactor systems, including normal operation and accident conditions
The Candidate:
*Strong background in nuclear systems analysis, safety analysis, or reactor physics
*Proficiency with at least two of the following codes: TRACE, MELCOR, MCNP, VERA, SCALE, SERPENT
*Experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations
*Department of Energy regulatory experience is preferred
Reference Number: BBBH269840
To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
