Hadron Energy, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Plant Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Balance of Plant Engineer to lead the design and integration of systems for nuclear power generation. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the seamless integration of supporting systems for their microreactor technology.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of Balance of Plant systems , including primary and secondary heat transport, power conversion, and auxiliary systems
Perform system-level modeling, thermal-hydraulic analyses, and flow simulations to optimize performance and safety margins
Collaborate with nuclear, mechanical, and structural engineers to ensure seamless integration between the reactor module and external systems
Support component specification, material selection, and vendor coordination for critical BOP subsystems (heat exchangers, pumps, valves, condensers, piping, etc.)
Develop P&IDs, system flow diagrams, and interface control documents to define plant configuration and system boundaries
Conduct trade studies on system configurations, materials, and technologies to maximize efficiency, maintainability, and scalability
Contribute to system safety assessments and design reviews in accordance with NRC and ASME standards
Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure BOP systems are compatible with modular, factory-built assembly
Support prototype development, testing, and commissioning activities as the design matures
Document system requirements, analyses, and results to support design certification and licensing submittals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Systems Engineering (PhD preferred for senior roles)
5+ years of experience in thermal-fluid systems, plant design, or power generation systems
Strong proficiency with thermal-hydraulic modeling and simulation tools (e.g., RELAP5, MATLAB, Modelica, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL)
Knowledge of heat exchangers, pumps, valves, piping design, and pressure boundary components
Experience with system integration, interface control, and mechanical design for power or process plants
Familiarity with ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, or equivalent design codes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary startup environment
Passion for advancing clean energy and engineering solutions that drive a sustainable future
Preferred
Understanding of nuclear safety, containment, and regulatory frameworks is a plus
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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