The role
What you'll do
- The Senior Technical Nuclear Expert is a highly specialized technical leadership role responsible for providing deep nuclear engineering expertise across reactor systems, safety analysis, regulatory compliance, and nuclear facility design and operations. This position requires extensive knowledge of nuclear physics, reactor theory, safety systems, and NRC regulations to support TNC's fleet-scale nuclear deployment. You'll serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority on nuclear engineering matters, ensuring that all aspects of nuclear facility design, construction, and operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Responsibilities
- Nuclear Technical Leadership & Expertise
- Serve as subject matter expert on nuclear reactor systems, safety analysis, and nuclear engineering principles
- Provide advanced technical expertise on nuclear regulatory requirements including 10 CFR Part 50, 10 CFR Part 52, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and ASME NQA-1 standards
- Lead technical reviews of design and construction processes associated with nuclear facilities
- Coordinate technical reviews of facility nuclear safety features
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of nuclear technology, reactor operations, and large-scale engineering systems
- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on nuclear safety systems and reactor design
- Reactor Systems & Safety Analysis
- Perform safety evaluations to verify that nuclear systems meet requirements and will perform as needed to afford reasonable assurance of plant safety
- Analyze nuclear safety systems including reactor protection, emergency core cooling, and containment systems
- Conduct reactor physics analyses including criticality, neutron flux distribution, and fuel burnup calculations
- Evaluate reactor control systems and instrumentation for safety-related functions
- Perform thermal-hydraulic analysis of reactor core and cooling systems
- Assess accident scenarios and develop mitigation strategies
- Review passive and active safety systems for defense-in-depth capability
- Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Support NRC licensing activities including design certification, combined license (COL), and operating license applications
- Lead ITAAC (Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria) development and closure to demonstrate compliance with design commitments
- Prepare and review safety analysis reports (SAR/FSAR) for NRC submission
- Support NRC inspections and respond to regulatory questions and requests for additional information (RAIs)
- Ensure compliance with 10 CFR 52.103(g) requirements for fuel load authorization
- Coordinate with NRC staff on technical issues and regulatory positions
- Track and implement regulatory guidance including Standard Review Plans (NUREG-0800), Regulatory Guides, and industry standards
The deal
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
- EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Additional notes
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The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.
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