Safety Analysis Engineer

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talascend is seeking a Safety Analysis Engineer for a remote contract role, focusing on the Natrium Demonstration reactor. Candidates should have a B.S. in nuclear engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience in safety analysis, particularly with regulatory submissions and nuclear system fundamentals. The role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, analytical modeling, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the nuclear field.
• Familiarity with nuclear systems fundamentals.
• Experience with LBEs analyses to the NRC is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform transient analyses for the Natrium Demonstration reactor.
• Collaborate with safety methods development engineers.
• Establish and maintain documentation of model development and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in nuclear engineering or relevant engineering degree

Tools

RELAP5

MELCOR

RADTRAD

SAS4A/SASSYS-1

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Safety Analysis Engineer for a remote contract opportunity.

OVERVIEW:

The Safety Analysis Engineer is part of a team supporting the design and licensing of the Natrium Demonstration reactor and is primarily responsible for performing Licensing Basis Events (LBE) analyses. The Safety Analysis Engineer may also contribute subject matter expertise to other projects under development by the Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Depending on qualification and skills, perform transient analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the Natrium Demonstration reactor for Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), Design Basis Accident (DBA), and Beyond Design Basis Event (BDBE).
2. Collaborate with safety methods development engineers to establish methods, computational models, and other aspects of the Evaluation Models.
3. Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.
4. Establish and maintain documentation of model development and analysis.
5. Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
6. Contribute, as needed, to the development of computational models supporting system modeling for design and operational transients as well as PRA.
7. Contribute, as needed, to the assessment of the Evaluation Models against applicable tests and perform appropriate benchmark calculations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.S. or higher in nuclear engineering or other relevant engineering degree, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the nuclear field.
2. Knowledgeable of nuclear systems fundamentals such as thermal-hydraulic, neutronics, dynamics, and reactor transient behavior in general.
3. Familiarity and experience with analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), Design Basis Accident (DBA), and/or Beyond Design Basis Event (BDBE) are required.
4. Experience with model development and analysis using engineering computer programs in the following areas:

• System transient analysis: RELAP5, SAS4A/SASSYS-1, GOTHIC or TRACE will be considered.
• Radionuclide transport analysis (source term development and analysis): MELCOR, RADTRAD, SRT or equivalent.

Experience with performing and submitting LBEs analyses to the NRC is highly desirable.

Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is a plus (Licensing Modernization Project process described in NEI-18-04).

Experience with SFR safety analysis is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.

Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.

Understanding of NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.

Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.

Programming skills in any language is a plus.

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job functions involve physical actions and working conditions associated with the position. These include:

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping, fine motor control.
• Minimal physical exertion, with ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged repetitive work.
• Visual and audio focused work.
• Work environment includes stairs, typing, and sitting for over 8 hours a day.
• Travel required: 0-5%.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those closely meeting the qualifications will be contacted. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background check and drug screening may be required.

Pay range is not guaranteed; final offers depend on experience and location. Talascend offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and holidays, depending on hire date, plan, and work site.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.