Nuclear Safety Lead

Blykalla; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blykalla, a Sweden‑based SMR leader, seeks a Nuclear Engineering & Safety Lead to head the US nuclear engineering and safety activities. Based in Austin, TX, you will drive licensing efforts, safety cases, and on-site oversight of radiation protection for developed sites.

You will build and mentor a US team, coordinate with Sweden, and interface with regulators, clients, and investors to advance the deployment of our lead-cooled SMR technology.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading nuclear engineering, safety, or licensing teams.
• Experience with deterministic and probabilistic safety analysis, reactor physics, or nuclear systems.
• Proven ability to interact with regulators and deliver safety cases.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across US and international teams.
• Fluency in English; Swedish knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow US nuclear engineering and safety teams.
• Coordinate licensing activities with DOE/NRC and Swedish counterpart.
• Oversee safety basis development and design reviews.
• Represent Blykalla with regulators, clients, and investors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audits at US sites.

Skills

Nuclear engineering leadership

Staff mentoring

Regulatory interface

Nuclear safety analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Job description

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercialising the next generation of clean, reliable energy through its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. By combining decades of specialised research with world-class partners, Blykalla is building the backbone of the global AI and industrial economy. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com

Overall Purpose

The Nuclear Engineering & Safety lead is responsible for leading Blykalla’s nuclear engineering and safety activities in the US. The role ensures, in coordination with the corresponding organization in Sweden, development of technical licensing documentation for the DOE or NRC as well as on-site leadership with respect to operational nuclear safety and radiation protection at developed sites. The role plays a key part in positioning Blykalla as a world leader in lead‑cooled SMR technology, through an active and efficient deployment of our reactors in the US.

Key Responsibilities

Team Development & Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing US team within nuclear engineering, safety, radiation protection, and nuclear waste planning by defining local roles and responsibilities, and providing organizational clarity.

• Mentor and empower team members, ensuring professional growth and high-quality delivery.

Licensing & Regulatory Interface

• Implement and coordinate technical work related to nuclear safety licensing in the US, in close cooperation with the corresponding Swedish organization.

• Coordinate and facilitate nuclear safety & radiation protection audits at developed US sites.

Nuclear Safety Basis

• Lead and develop our local US nuclear engineering & safety team to ensure progress, coherence and quality in both our global nuclear safety case and in the specific US design basis of our reactors.

• Participate in nuclear design reviews and approvals, ensuring US regulatory compliance and integration with overall plant design.

Partnerships & Networks

• Represent Blykalla in interaction with local regulators, potential clients and investors.

Who you are

• At least 5 years of experience in managing teams within nuclear engineering, safety or licensing.

• Knowledge of nuclear safety analysis methodologies (deterministic and probabilistic), reactor physics, or nuclear systems.

• Strong leadership skills – you inspire, coach, and grow high-performing teams.

• Proven track record of regulatory interaction and delivery of associated nuclear safety cases.

• A collaborative and strategic mindset, enabling efficient navigation of the interface between technology development and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Swedish or other Scandinavian languages is a plus.

Why Blykalla?

You will join Sweden’s only SMR developer at a pivotal stage of growth. Our vision is to make safe, clean, and scalable nuclear power a reality – and safety is at the very heart of this mission. At Blykalla, you will take part in shaping our US activities from the ground up, contribute to regulatory dialogue, and ensure that our technology sets new standards in the industry.

Location

This position is for our office in Austin, Texas.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

Note on AI Use:

Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.