Hadron Energy, Inc. · 1 day ago
Procurement Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. is focused on advanced nuclear and clean energy systems, and they are seeking a Procurement Engineer. The role involves leading sourcing, qualification, and purchasing of components for the micro modular reactor program while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for reactor components, subsystems, and materials
Translate engineering specifications into detailed procurement requirements and RFQs (Requests for Quotation)
Support vendor qualification and audit processes in coordination with Quality Assurance (QA) and Engineering teams
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers while ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and standardize components where possible
Maintain supplier documentation and records to meet NRC, DOE, and ASME/NQA-1 requirements
Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or technical compliance
Track procurement schedules and coordinate logistics for prototype and production activities
Support development of the company’s approved supplier list (ASL) and long-term sourcing strategy for critical materials
Contribute to procurement planning for large-scale manufacturing and future Gigafactory operations
Ensure all purchasing activities align with company policies, export control requirements, and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain engineering, preferably in the energy, nuclear, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors
Strong technical understanding of engineered systems, materials, and fabrication processes
Experience with supplier qualification, quality standards (ASME/NQA-1), and technical documentation management
Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate technical/commercial terms
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven startup environment
Passion for clean energy, advanced technology, and building resilient global supply chains
Preferred
Familiarity with export control (10 CFR 810/110), DOE, and NRC regulatory environments 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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