Nuclear Reactor Engineer

Our client is dedicated to making nuclear power more accessible and focuses on delivering:

• 🌍 Simple and Safe Micro-Reactor Solutions

  • Scalable, affordable, and deployable in various locations

  • Generates energy at a rate of one megawatt electric (MWe) at a time

They are currently developing a:

• ⚛️ Micro Modular Reactor

  • Capable of providing clean energy and radioisotopes where needed

  • Initially supporting the reactor licensing process in the United States

By partnering with them, we have the opportunity to contribute to:

• 🚀 A Rapidly Growing Scaleup

  • Aiming to become a leading technology provider in global energy solutions

  • Committed to innovation and sustainability

This collaboration offers a unique chance to be part of a:

• 🌟 High-Performance Team

  • Focused on delivering essential energy solutions worldwide.

What you will be in charge of:

🔧 Designing, analyzing, and optimizing nuclear reactor systems and components.

📊 Monitoring reactor performance and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

🧮 Conducting neutronic analysis to support reactor design, optimization, and operation (criticality analysis, burnup calculation, cross sections calculation, flux evaluation, dose calculation).

🛡️ Working with licensing and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) and other relevant regulations.

⚛️ Participating in reactor fuel management, including core design and fuel cycle analysis.

🚀 Assisting in the development of new reactor technologies and improvements to existing designs.

📏 Developing shielding calculations and assessing the effectiveness of radiation barriers.

🔍 Investigating radiation incidents, performing dose reconstructions, and recommending corrective actions.

⚠️ Conducting risk assessments and failure mode analysis for reactor components.

🛠️ Providing technical support and training to operators and other personnel.

📝 Writing reports, documentation, and technical proposals related to reactor operations and design.

Who we want to work with:

🎓 Education: Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field.

⚛️ Advanced knowledge of reactor physics.

🖥️ Familiarity with nuclear reactor simulation software (e.g., SERPENT, MCNP, SCALE, PARCS, PHYSICS).

📜 Understanding of nuclear regulatory requirements and safety protocols.

🔍 Ability to analyze and troubleshoot reactor systems using technical data.

🧩 Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

💬 Effective communication skills for collaboration with teams and regulatory bodies.

🔍 Attention to detail and strong commitment to safety and compliance.

⏳ Ability to work under pressure in high-stakes environments.

🤝 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

🎯 Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

📚 PhD degree.

🔄 IPO experience.

🇮🇹 Written and oral fluency in Italian.

🤝 Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization