Nuclear Engineer
ecotalAustin (TX)
About the role
Overview: Senior Nuclear Engineer – Advanced Reactors
Location: Austin, TXCompany Overview
A fast-growing startup is developing next-generation small nuclear reactors with a focus on rapid hardware iteration and real-world deployment. The company emphasizes practical engineering solutions, moving quickly from design to testing, and tackling high-impact nuclear energy challenges.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Nuclear Engineer will support reactor modeling, neutronics simulations, and thermal-hydraulics analysis for advanced reactor systems. The engineer will provide technical insight that directly informs design decisions, operational strategies, and regulatory submissions.
Qualifications:
Background in nuclear engineering, reactor physics, or closely related fields.
Experience with reactor modeling and system-level analysis.
Familiarity with tools such as MCNP, SCALE, or similar is a plus.
Analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment.
Why It's Attractive:
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge reactor technology.
Contribute to meaningful design and regulatory decisions in a small, high-performing team.
Competitive benefits and equity opportunities.
Diversity of experience and perspective is valued, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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