Description
safety analysis
thermal‑hydraulic modeling
regulatory compliance
digital twin
ai/ml
quality assurance
The Senior Technical Nuclear Expert provides high‑level nuclear engineering leadership, serving as subject‑matter authority on reactor systems, safety analysis, regulatory compliance and facility design, ensuring all design, construction and operational activities meet stringent safety, quality and NRC standards for TNC’s fleet‑scale deployment.
- Lead technical reviews of nuclear facility design, construction, and safety features.
- Provide expert guidance on NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 50, 52, Appendix B) and ASME NQA‑1 compliance.
- Conduct safety evaluations, reactor physics analyses, and thermal‑hydraulic modeling for core and cooling systems.
- Develop and close ITAAC items, prepare safety analysis reports (SAR/FSAR) and support licensing applications (design certification, COL, operating license).
- Review and approve nuclear system designs, equipment qualifications, fuel designs, core configurations, and radiation shielding.
- Ensure quality‑assurance programs meet ASME NQA‑1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements, including supplier and inspection oversight.
- Produce technical reports, design basis documents, and training materials; maintain regulatory documentation and lessons‑learned records.
- Engage with NRC staff, reactor vendors, industry organizations, and external stakeholders; present technical information to executives and support public outreach.
- Advise Nuclear OS development teams on safety‑critical features, AI/ML implications, digital twin integration, and automated compliance tracking.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in nuclear engineering.
Requirements
nuclear eng
15+ years
technical leadership
pe license
reactor physics
thermal‑hydraulics
The role requires a bachelor’s (master’s/PhD preferred) in Nuclear Engineering, 15+ years of nuclear engineering experience (including 10+ years with commercial plants or advanced reactors), 5+ years in technical leadership, and preferably a PE license; expertise includes reactor physics, thermal‑hydraulics, safety codes, NRC regulations, ASME NQA‑1, and experience with licensing, ITAAC, and QA programs.
Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary ($121k‑$143k), 401k match, medical/dental/vision benefits, generous vacation and holidays, and supports professional growth within an inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace.
Training + Development
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