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General Atomics · 17 hours ago

Lead Nuclear Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. The Lead Nuclear Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of systems and components within the nuclear island of advanced nuclear energy facilities, ensuring effective technical integration across disciplines and compliance with regulatory requirements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of nuclear island systems and components, including heat transfer equipment, reactor coolant system components, engineered safety features, and supporting mechanical systems

Provide technical direction and oversight to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring system designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements

Serve as the engineering point of contact for assigned reactor systems, driving design integration, technical resolution, and alignment with licensing and safety analysis needs

Develop, review, and approve design documentation, engineering calculations, and safety analyses with a focus on quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance

Interface with internal analysis teams, project management, vendors, and regulatory authorities to guide design development and resolve complex technical challenges

Lead and participate in technical design reviews, program milestone meetings, and cross-functional working groups

Mentor junior engineers and support staff, promoting knowledge sharing and development of technical expertise across the team

Manage technical risks, design changes, and system-level impacts through structured engineering processes

Contribute to long-term engineering strategy, including technology development, system upgrades, and licensing support for advanced reactor deployment

Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and engineering standards in all phases of design execution

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringReactor designNuclear licensingSystem modeling toolsTechnical documentationProfessional Engineering LicenseCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and lead less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks

Must possess general based knowledge of reactor design and specialized knowledge of nuclear licensing which should include some of the following: Familiarity with ASME Section III, nuclear safety classification, and licensing requirements (e.g., NRC regulations, 10 CFR Part 50/52, DOE, and international equivalents)

Experience in developing technical design documentation, calculations, and safety basis reports

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment

Experience working on advanced reactor designs or next-generation nuclear technologies

Prior involvement in safety-related component qualification or licensing interface

Proficiency in system modeling tools or CAD/CAE platforms for pressure/thermal system evaluations

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance is required