Head of Engineering - Nuclear Systems (Remote)

Deep Fission, Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Fission, Inc. is seeking a VP of Engineering to build and lead the technical organization responsible for taking our borehole reactor design from concept to repeatable commercial deployment.

You will own engineering execution across NSSS and surface power conversion, including reactor and mechanical design, nuclear analysis, I&C, and surface support systems, partnering with regulatory teams on NRC/DOE licensing content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering or closely related field.
• MS or PhD preferred in a relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering organization, hiring and managing Directors across reactor and mechanical design, nuclear analysis, I&C, surface power conversion, and surface systems.
• Establish engineering processes, configuration management, and design change control at scale from concept to fleet deployment.
• Report engineering status, risk, and resourcing needs to the executive team on a regular cadence.
• Foster a strong nuclear safety culture with a questioning attitude and open reporting of concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

People management

Nuclear safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering

MS or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Deep Fission, Inc. is seeking a VP of Engineering to build and lead the technical organization responsible for taking our borehole reactor design from concept to repeatable commercial deployment.

You will own engineering execution across NSSS and surface power conversion, including reactor and mechanical design, nuclear analysis, I&C, and surface support systems, partnering with regulatory teams on NRC/DOE licensing content.