Component Analysis Engineer

Hadron Energy, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadron Energy, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Component Analysis Engineer for a full-time, senior-level role.

This position focuses on structural and thermal-hydraulic validation of reactor components and requires deep expertise in ASME codes and nuclear structural analysis. You will develop system-level models, perform stress, fatigue, buckling, and seismic analyses using Mathcad and ANSYS, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience producing high-quality technical work products.
• Extensive experience analyzing components to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1 or similar.
• Proficiency in finite element stress analysis and modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000 quality programs.
• Registered professional engineer or ability to obtain license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level models to characterize thermal, seismic, and loading conditions for structural design basis.
• Perform stress, fatigue, buckling, seismic and vibration analyses of reactor components using Mathcad and ANSYS.
• Collaborate on static/dynamic analysis using linear and nonlinear approaches.
• Establish and optimize nuclear component designs meeting safety requirements.
• Prepare and review analysis documentation and design solutions.
• Develop inputs and methodologies for structural sizing and loads for reactor components.
• Conduct rigorous peer reviews to maintain engineering quality.
• Assist management with technical planning and act as a technical contact for analyses.
• Mentor junior engineers to build a capable analysis team.

Skills

ANSYS

Finite element analysis

Python for engineering calculations

Mechanical analysis methods

Solid mechanics

Fracture mechanics

Peer reviews

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

Python

ANSYS

Job description

Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a leading MMR developer, Hadron Energy is building factory-produced, transportable microreactors that provide 24/7 carbon-free power for data centers, government facilities, industrial sites, and remote communities. Our mission is to create a brighter, healthier, and more equitable energy future.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Component Analysis Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote or hybrid work will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The position is ideal for candidates with technical expertise in nuclear component design and analysis, who are passionate about advancing safe, scalable nuclear technology.

You will work closely with our cross-functional team to support the design, analysis, and fabrication of Hadron’s micro modular reactor. The role focus is on the structural and thermal-hydraulic validation of reactor components, ensuring high-fidelity modeling and rigorous adherence to nuclear codes to guarantee the integrity of our microreactor technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level models to characterize thermal, seismic, and other design loading conditions to establish the structural design basis for component analysis.
• Perform various analyses including stress, fatigue, buckling, seismic, and vibration of reactor components using classical tools like Mathcad and finite element analysis (FEA) software like ANSYS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform static and dynamic analysis using both linear and non-linear approaches.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to establish and optimize nuclear component designs consistent with required functional and safety requirements.
• Prepare and review documentation of analysis results and design solutions.
• Support the development of required inputs and methodologies to establish structural sizing and design basis loads for reactor components and interfaces.
• Perform rigorous peer reviews to maintain quality standards per the engineering procedures.
• Assist management with technical planning, strategy, and acting as a technical point of contact for component analysis tasks.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members to build a highly skilled and confident analysis team.

Required Qualifications and Skillsets

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience with a proven ability to produce high-quality technical work products.
• Extensive experience in the analysis of components to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1 or similar (Section VIII Division 2).
• Working experience with other codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, and/or ASCE 43.
• Proficiency in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and metal fatigue principles.
• Experience developing static and dynamic loads for component design
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis of equipment using elastic, elastic-plastic, or inelastic analysis methods.
• Experience working under stringent quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Expertise in detail-oriented review of drawings, documents, and calculations to ensure consistency and technical rigor.
• Registered professional engineer, or ability to obtain active license within 6-months
• Appendix XXIII Certifying Engineer Qualification, or the ability to demonstrate and achieve this qualification within 12-months
• Proficiency in utilizing Mathcad and Python for engineering calculations and automation.
• Excellent communication skills and a high degree of integrity, with a desire to foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of integrity, a desire to foster teamwork, and a passion for solving complex challenges.