Hadron Energy, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Component Design Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Component Design & Structural Analysis Engineer. This role involves detailed mechanical design and structural evaluation of reactor components, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design, modeling, and drafting of reactor components, assemblies, and supporting structures
Perform structural, thermal-mechanical, and vibration analyses using finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or equivalent)
Evaluate component performance under normal operation, transient conditions, accident scenarios, seismic events, and extreme loading conditions
Develop and maintain engineering drawings, design specifications, and technical documentation in accordance with ASME Section III and related codes
Collaborate with thermal-hydraulics, materials, and safety engineers to incorporate multi-disciplinary requirements into component design
Support component verification and validation testing, including prototyping, mechanical tests, and qualification activities
Conduct design optimization studies focused on manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure components meet fabrication, inspection, and regulatory requirements
Prepare technical reports, analysis summaries, and documentation for internal design reviews and NRC licensing submittals
Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and risk mitigation activities
Stay current on best practices in structural analysis, advanced materials, and nuclear system design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in mechanical design and structural analysis, preferably in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries
Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or equivalent
Strong understanding of ASME Section III, pressure boundary design, materials behavior, and structural mechanics
Experience evaluating components under thermal, seismic, and dynamic loads
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, or similar) and PDM/PLM systems
Knowledge of materials, welding, fabrication processes, and component qualification practices
Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
High attention to detail, rigorous documentation practices, and commitment to engineering excellence
Passion for clean energy, advanced technology, and designing components that enable safe, scalable nuclear power
Company
Hadron Energy, Inc.
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.9M2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
Recent News
2025-12-09
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