Hadron Energy, Inc. · 1 day ago
Component Analysis Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking a Component Analysis Engineer who will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, analysis, and fabrication of microreactor components, focusing on structural and thermal-hydraulic validation.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Christopher Neal
Responsibilities
Develop system-level models to characterize thermal, seismic, and other design loading conditions to establish the structural design basis for component analysis
Perform various analyses including stress, fatigue, buckling, seismic, and vibration of reactor components using classical tools like Mathcad and finite element analysis (FEA) software like ANSYS
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform static and dynamic analysis using both linear and non-linear approaches
Work with interdisciplinary teams to establish and optimize nuclear component designs consistent with required functional and safety requirements
Prepare and review documentation of analysis results and design solutions
Support the development of required inputs and methodologies to establish structural sizing and design basis loads for reactor components and interfaces
Perform rigorous peer reviews to maintain quality standards per the engineering procedures
Assist management with technical planning, strategy, and acting as a technical point of contact for component analysis tasks
Mentor junior engineers and team members to build a highly skilled and confident analysis team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Civil Engineering
Minimum 10 years of related experience with a proven ability to produce high-quality technical work products
Extensive experience in the analysis of components to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1 or similar (Section VIII Division 2)
Working experience with other codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, and/or ASCE 43
Proficiency in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS
Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and metal fatigue principles
Experience developing static and dynamic loads for component design
Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis of equipment using elastic, elastic-plastic, or inelastic analysis methods
Experience working under stringent quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000
Expertise in detail-oriented review of drawings, documents, and calculations to ensure consistency and technical rigor
Registered professional engineer, or ability to obtain active license within 6-months
Appendix XXIII Certifying Engineer Qualification, or the ability to demonstrate and achieve this qualification within 12-months
Proficiency in utilizing Mathcad and Python for engineering calculations and automation
Excellent communication skills and a high degree of integrity, with a desire to foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment
A high degree of integrity, a desire to foster teamwork, and a passion for solving the complex challenges of clean energy startups
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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