Fusion Nuclear Engineer - Equity & Flexible PTO, Madison

Realta Fusion; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock options

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Realta Fusion, a fast-growing startup in Madison, WI, is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to join our engineering and scientific teams. You will provide critical input on the technology development roadmap for Realta’s reactor-scale systems and contribute to the Hammir-DD platform ahead of the fusion pilot plant.

Responsibilities include performing radiation transport simulations, interfacing with cross-disciplinary teams, supporting risk assessments, and developing subsystem specifications.

Qualifications

• BS + 3 years in Nuclear Engineering or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Experience with radiation transport modeling preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Setup and perform radiation transport and activation simulations of fusion devices and facilities.
• Interface with science and engineering teams to aid design, development, and deployment of fusion devices.
• Support technical risk assessment activities, feasibility studies, and technology roadmap development.
• Develop specifications for sub-systems and interact with external contractors in design and supply of components.
• Synthesize and present technical work and communicate with project teams and leadership.

Skills

Radiation transport modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

OpenMC

DAGMC

MCBEND

Job description

Realta Fusion, a fast-growing startup in Madison, WI, is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to join our engineering and scientific teams. You will provide critical input on the technology development roadmap for Realta’s reactor-scale systems and contribute to the Hammir-DD platform ahead of the fusion pilot plant.

Responsibilities include performing radiation transport simulations, interfacing with cross-disciplinary teams, supporting risk assessments, and developing subsystem specifications.