Nuclear Safety Engineer

Description

The Nuclear Safety Engineer will support the development, evaluation, and verification of safety-related systems and analyses for Hadron Energy’s micro modular reactor (MMR). This individual will collaborate with reactor design, thermal-hydraulics, licensing, and systems engineering teams to ensure that the reactor meets or exceeds all applicable safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.

You will play a central role in defining the safety case for Hadron’s innovative reactor design—conducting analyses, preparing documentation, and supporting the NRC licensing process while helping shape the next generation of safe, low-carbon energy technology.

• Participate in hazard analyses, failure modes evaluations, and reliability assessments
• Contribute to internal design reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance activities in accordance with NQA-1
• Develop safety-related documentation, including SAR (Safety Analysis Report) sections, technical evaluations, and safety-related calculations
• Provide technical input for NRC licensing interactions, meetings, and regulatory submittals
• Perform deterministic and probabilistic safety evaluations to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements
• Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for safety analysis tools and models
• Support probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) development and updates for reactor systems, identifying dominant risk contributors and mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain safety analysis models using tools such as RELAP5, TRACE, MELCOR, SCALE, or equivalent codes
• Collaborate with systems, thermal-hydraulics, and reactor design teams to integrate safety requirements into design architecture
• Stay current with evolving nuclear safety regulations, guidance, and industry best practices
• Conduct nuclear safety analyses across a broad range of anticipated operational occurrences (AOOs), postulated accidents, and design basis events

Requirements

This is a full-time on-site role for a Nuclear Safety Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with strong technical experience in nuclear safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, and regulatory compliance who are passionate about advancing safe, scalable nuclear technology.

• Familiarity with thermal-hydraulics, reactor systems, accident scenarios, and containment performance
• Proficiency with safety and risk analysis tools such as RELAP5, TRACE, MELCOR, SCALE, RADTRAD, SAPHIRE, or similar codes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
• 5+ years of experience in nuclear safety analysis, PRA, or regulatory compliance in the nuclear industry
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Analysis Reports (SARs), licensing submittals, or design certification documentation
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced, innovative engineering environment
• Passion for nuclear safety, clean energy innovation, and developing systems that exceed regulatory and industry safety expectations
• Understanding of NQA-1, configuration control, and quality assurance requirements
• Strong understanding of 10 CFR Part 50/52, NRC regulatory guides, and safety analysis methodologies

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance