Nuclear Engineer – SMR / MMR Reactor Design, Licensing & Safety Programs

Role Overview

• Support the design, development, and optimization of SMR and MMR reactor systems, including core design, thermal hydraulics, neutronics, and fuel cycle analysis.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and design analyses to support reactor development and licensing submissions.
• Contribute to system integration across nuclear, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C) disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of NRC licensing documentation, including Safety Analysis Reports (SAR / FSAR), Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA), Environmental Reports (ER).
• Perform deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses to support reactor design and licensing, including loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA), transient, and beyond-design-basis event analyses.
• Support the development of operational procedures, surveillance test instructions, and technical specifications aligned with NRC requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred for senior-level candidates.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the U.S. nuclear industry for mid-level candidates; 8 or more years for senior-level candidates.
• Working knowledge of U.S. nuclear regulations, including: 10 CFR Part 50 – Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, 10 CFR Part 52 – Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals, 10 CFR Part 53 – Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive framework (familiarity preferred).
• Experience in reactor physics and neutronics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, PRA modeling, or nuclear I&C systems.
• Familiarity with nuclear engineering software tools such as RELAP, TRACE, MCNP, SCALE, MELCOR, or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be eligible to obtain applicable DOE and/or NRC security clearances.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience level and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Equity participation in BaRupOn LLC, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and Company-observed holidays in accordance with applicable law and Company policy.
• 401(k) or retirement savings plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility periods.
• Relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates.