Nuclear Engineer, Subcritical Systems Innovator (Austin)

Subcritical Systems Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Subcritical Systems, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a creative nuclear engineer to join our growing team full-time on-site.

You will design, prototype, and construct the core of an Energy Amplifier, analyze radiation-induced phenomena, and help optimize safety and performance. Reporting to the SVP for Nuclear, you will assess activation, shielding, dose rates, and participate in design reviews and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of radiation transport codes such as MCNP or OpenMC to calculate particle fluxes, radiation dose, and energy deposition.
• Working knowledge of radiation safety.
• Strong work ethic, resilient, able to work in a fast-paced environment, driven, passionate about the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• One to two years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Working knowledge of materials as applied to nuclear systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze activation, nuclear heating, and radiation damage in various structures and coolants throughout the plant.
• Design and optimize radiation shielding protecting personnel and equipment.
• Support the neutronic design of the subcritical assembly.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer at Subcritical’s accelerator fabrication factory.
• Apply AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Document work in written reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, safety reviews, and technical working groups to ensure integrated system performance.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical risks and interface issues across affected systems.

Skills

Radiation safety

Technical communication

AI tools

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

OpenMC

Job description

Subcritical Systems, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a creative nuclear engineer to join our growing team full-time on-site.

You will design, prototype, and construct the core of an Energy Amplifier, analyze radiation-induced phenomena, and help optimize safety and performance. Reporting to the SVP for Nuclear, you will assess activation, shielding, dose rates, and participate in design reviews and regulatory submissions.