Aalo Atomics · 6 months ago
Nuclear Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. The Nuclear Engineer will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced reactor technology through reactor core simulations, thermal-hydraulic analyses, and innovative thermomechanical modeling.
EnergyManufacturingNuclear
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cutting-edge computational models for reactor physics and thermal-hydraulic behavior using tools like Serpent, MCNP, and OpenMC
Perform detailed subchannel thermal-hydraulic simulations to evaluate coolant flow dynamics and heat transfer within advanced reactor cores
Conduct shielding analyses employing sophisticated variance reduction techniques to ensure effective radiation protection
Leverage multi-physics platforms (MOOSE, BISON, BISON-MARMOT) for in-depth thermomechanical analysis of reactor components, evaluating stresses, deformation, and material performance under operational conditions
Implement uncertainty quantification methods to enhance model robustness and confidence in simulation outcomes
Partner closely with teams across disciplines, driving innovation and problem-solving in reactor core and system design
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related fields
At least 5-7 years of relevant industry or research experience in nuclear reactor design, computational modeling, or related fields
Hands-on experience with computational and analysis software such as Serpent, MCNP, OpenMC, MOOSE, BISON, TRANSURANUS, COMSOL, ANSYS, or similar
Demonstrated capability to innovate solutions for complex nuclear engineering challenges
Strong communication and teamwork skills, comfortable working in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments
U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or citizenship from DOE Part 810 authorized countries
Company
Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics manufactures and develops nuclear power plants for clean energy production.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$133.26MKey Investors
Fifty Years
2025-08-19Series B· $100M
2024-08-14Series A· $27M
2023-04-06Seed· $6.26M
Leadership Team
Yasir Arafat
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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