Process Engineer - Nuclear Fuel, Pilot-Scale Innovation

General Matter, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

General Matter, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Process Engineer to support development, optimization, and scaling of chemical processes for nuclear fuel cycle operations.

This role offers a chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to safe, efficient engineering solutions. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background and are eager to learn, with hands-on skills in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/nuclear engineering or related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in nuclear safety or similar high-hazard environments.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, data analysis, and effective technical communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new processes and the design of unit operations for nuclear fuel production facilities.
• Lead pilot-scale testing initiatives and contribute to process modeling and data analysis.
• Execute engineering assignments under guidance, leveraging knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics.
• Prepare and present reports, summaries, test plans, and other documentation to communicate project progress and findings.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering documents, such as design requirements, engineering specifications, and procedural documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, operations, and safety to support design and operational objectives.
• Participate in technical reviews as a presenter or reviewer, offering insights and solutions for project challenges.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Fluid mechanics

Reaction kinetics

Problem solving

Data analysis

Technical communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Tools

Process modeling tools

Job description

General Matter, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Process Engineer to support development, optimization, and scaling of chemical processes for nuclear fuel cycle operations.

This role offers a chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to safe, efficient engineering solutions. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background and are eager to learn, with hands-on skills in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and data analysis.