Advanced Reactor Systems Engineer

Ventus Solutions (VES); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Advanced Reactor Systems Engineer to support cutting-edge advanced nuclear and mobile microreactor programs for a DoD program office. You will serve as the primary technical interface for vendor-proposed designs, developing familiarity with assigned systems and providing clear, actionable assessments to government leadership.

This role combines hands-on systems engineering, program management, design integration, requirements management, safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management, or related technical field.
• Significant professional experience in nuclear power systems or advanced reactor programs.
• Demonstrated systems engineering and/or technical program management experience.
• Experience interfacing with vendors, government leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for vendor-proposed microreactor designs.
• Perform hands-on systems engineering, program management, and design integration.
• Manage requirements, safety evaluation, and technical risk assessment.
• Coordinate with government organizations, industry partners, and vendors.
• Oversee vendors and track program performance to maintain momentum.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical program management

Requirements management

Design integration

Vendor oversight

Technical risk assessment

Technical reporting

Cross-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking askilled Advanced Reactor Systems Engineer to support cutting-edge advanced nuclear and mobile microreactor programs for an innovative program office. You will serve as a primary technical interface for vendor-proposed microreactor and advanced reactor designs, developing detailed familiarity with assigned systems and providing clear, actionable technical assessments and recommendations to government leadership. This position combines hands‑on systems engineering, technical program management, design integration, requirements management, safety evaluation, technical risk assessment, and vendor oversight in support of first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) reactor programs.

You will be a self‑starter who can take complex and ambiguous technical challenges from identification through resolution with limited supervision. You will coordinate across government organizations, external subject-matter experts, reactor design companies, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces, track program performance, and maintain program momentum. This position offers an opportunity to directly contribute to nationally significant advanced energy and defense initiatives. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Work Location: Remote

Travel: As needed; <25%

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Pre-Requisites

• Must be able to support travel to vendor sites, government facilities, test locations, and program meetings as required.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-visibility environment and manage multiple technical priorities with limited oversight.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management, or a related technical field.
• Significant professional experience in nuclear power systems, naval nuclear propulsion, advanced reactor programs, or similarly complex high-reliability engineered systems.
• Demonstrated systems engineering and/or technical program management experience.
• Experience with requirements management, system integration, technical risk assessment, design evaluation, or related engineering activities.
• Experience interfacing with, overseeing, or managing technical vendors supporting complex engineered systems, capital equipment, or technology development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently take ownership of complex, ambiguous assignments and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and develop clear, concise assessments, recommendations, briefings, and technical reports for senior government leadership.
• Experience coordinating across government organizations, industry partners, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and manage system interfaces.
• Ability to support program management activities including schedule tracking, risk management, technical performance monitoring, and issue resolution.

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering management, nuclear engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Direct experience with microreactor or advanced reactor design, integration, testing, or safety analysis.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience, including Nuclear Power School, submarine nuclear operations, or land-based prototype/training reactor operations.
• Prior SETA, government technical support, or technical advisory experience, particularly supporting SCO, DARPA, or other rapid-capability organizations.
• Experience supporting transportation or accident scenario analyses, NEPA-related activities, or nuclear regulatory and safety frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams, managing technical escalations, or implementing process and organizational improvements.
• Experience with power production, power management, AC/DC electrical systems, industrial HVAC, semiconductor capital equipment, complex product support, or other high-reliability industrial systems.
• Experience briefing senior government, military, or industry leadership on complex technical programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable recommendations.