Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an experienced Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer to lead supplier relationships and translate advanced fuel designs into scalable manufacturing processes. You’ll ensure supplier quality, technical compliance, and qualification readiness in a highly regulated environment.

You will interact with fuel manufacturers and fabrication partners, drive supplier audits and qualifications, and contribute to producing next-generation TRISO fuel technology while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear, materials, chemical, mechanical, ceramic, or related engineering (or substantial relevant experience).
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical procurement in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading external suppliers technically.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing data, process capability, material properties, trends, and evidence.
• Experience maintaining qualification traceability and controlled records.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical relationships with fuel, materials, fabrication, and fuel-cycle suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing, negotiations, and technical contracting.
• Translate engineering, manufacturing, and qualification requirements into supplier specifications and statements of work.
• Coordinate supplier audits, quality assessments, corrective actions, and requalification.
• Support scalable fabrication processes and assess production-readiness risks.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain ASME NQA-1 and applicable 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B compliance.
• Maintain material traceability, supplier records, and qualification evidence.
• Evaluate supplier deviations, process changes, and nonconformances.
• Identify supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to leadership.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Supplier quality engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear/related engineering

Tools

ASME NQA-1

Job description

Oak Ridge, TN | Hybrid | Relocation Available

Shape the Supply Chain Behind Next-Generation Nuclear Fuel

The Opportunity

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking an experienced Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer to play a critical role in advancing fuel development and qualification for its KRONOS high-temperature gas-cooled reactor.

Reporting to the Reactor Fuel Design Manager, you’ll serve as the primary technical interface with fuel manufacturers, nuclear material suppliers, and fabrication partners. You’ll help translate advanced fuel designs into reliable, scalable manufacturing processes while ensuring supplier quality, technical compliance, and qualification readiness.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct ownership of critical nuclear fuel supplier relationships and technical deliverables.
• Exposure to advanced TRISO fuel technology and next-generation reactor development.
• Influence supplier qualification, manufacturing readiness, and fuel industrialization.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program leadership.
• Hybrid flexibility, relocation assistance, and professional growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical relationships with fuel, materials, fabrication, and fuel-cycle suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing, negotiations, and technical contracting.
• Translate engineering, manufacturing, and qualification requirements into supplier specifications and statements of work.
• Coordinate supplier audits, quality assessments, corrective actions, and requalification.
• Support scalable fabrication processes and assess production-readiness risks.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain ASME NQA-1 and applicable 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B compliance.
• Maintain material traceability, supplier records, and qualification evidence.
• Evaluate supplier deviations, process changes, and nonconformances.
• Identify supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear, materials, chemical, mechanical, ceramic, or related engineering. Non-engineering degrees considered with substantial relevant technical experience.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical procurement within a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership to external suppliers.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing data, process capability, material properties, statistical trends, and technical evidence.
• Experience maintaining qualification traceability and configuration-controlled manufacturing records.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree.
• Experience with HALEU, TRISO, coated-particle fuels, advanced ceramics, or ceramic matrix composites.
• Nuclear fuel irradiation, PIE, safety testing, modeling, or licensing documentation experience.
• Fuel qualification or advanced-material manufacturing scale-up experience.
• NQA-1 auditing, supplier-quality certification, or commercial-grade dedication experience.
• Knowledge of nuclear-material safeguards, export controls, transportation, and international procurement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Relocation package available.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Mentorship, technical leadership, and professional development opportunities.

E3 - Senior Engineer I $110k-$135k
E4 - Senior Engineer II $135k - $160k
E5 - Principal Engineer I $185k - $220k

Interested in Making an Impact?

If you’re an engineer with experience managing technically complex suppliers and want greater ownership of advanced nuclear fuel development, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with NANO Nuclear Energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NANO Nuclear Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply