Systems Engineer

MCJ; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics seeks a Nuclear Systems Engineer to support the Aalo-X reactor, overseeing safety-related systems and lifecycle support. You will manage design requirements, perform analyses, and collaborate with program managers and lead engineers to ensure nuclear safety compliance.

The role requires US citizenship, DOE Q-clearance eligibility, and on-site work at our Austin, TX headquarters. A BS/MS in an engineering field and 5–8 years of relevant experience are expected, along with strong

Qualifications

• Experience with systems‑engineering lifecycle practices (INCOSE/NASA/DoD) required.
• Familiarity with systems‑engineering toolchains and MBSE practices valuable.
• Experience designing safety-related reactor systems in nuclear environment preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q-clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design requirements for the design team.
• Maintain completeness and traceability of design requirements.
• Recommend design improvements for advanced micro-reactor demonstrators.
• Ensure systems meet safety standards and regulatory codes.
• Perform engineering calculations, specifications, analyses, and testing.
• Maintain change/configuration management and design documentation.
• Collaborate with program managers and lead engineers on safety compliance.
• Assist in authoring system and equipment design documents.

Skills

Requirements management

Engineering processes

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Systems Engineering

MS in related field

Tools

DOORS

DOORS Next Gen

Jama Connect

PLM/ALM platforms

Version control

Job description

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

The Nuclear Systems Engineer will serve within Aalo’s team, supporting the Aalo-X reactor. You will oversee safety-related reactor systems at Aalo-X—handling design, operations, performance tracking, and lifecycle support.

What you'll do

• Lead and Develop Requirements Management Processes for the Design Team.
• Upkeep Design Requirements to ensure completeness, correctness, verifiability, and traceability.
• Oversee and recommend design improvements for advanced micro-reactor demonstrators.
• Ensure all systems meet national consensus safety standards (codes/regulations).
• Perform engineering calculations, specifications, system analyses, and testing.
• Maintain change and configuration management and design documentation.
• Collaborate across teams—program managers, lead engineers—ensuring nuclear safety compliance.
• Support the authoring of system and equipment design documents such as process and instrument control drawings and system design descriptions

Qualifications

Required

• Proficient in systems‑engineering lifecycle practices (INCOSE/NASA/DoD frameworks), requirement management, SEMP development, and configuration management tools
• Familiarity with systems‑engineering toolchains, PLM/ALM platforms, relational databases, and version control systems. Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next Generation, or Jama Connect and model‑based systems engineering practices are valuable.
• Proven ability to assess and enhance engineering processes, implement continuous improvements
• BS in System, Nuclear, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related
• 5–8 years relevant experience, or MS + 3–6 years
• Experience with safety‑related reactor systems in a nuclear power environment
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q‑clearance

Preferred

• Familiarity with advanced micro‑reactor technologies
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills

Requirements

Must be based in the United States

Must be willing to work on‑site at our headquarters in Austin, Texas

What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo

We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:

Extreme Ownership

You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.

A Passion for Solving Hard Problems

You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.

A Sense of Urgency

You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.

What We Offer

Competitive salary starting at $130,000

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Additional Information:

Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non‑compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.