Hadron Energy, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Researcher. The role involves leading research in AI methodologies to enhance engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory workflows within the clean energy sector.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Conduct applied research in machine learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and generative AI
Develop and prototype AI models and algorithms for optimization, automation, and data-driven decision support
Explore AI applications for reactor design, thermal modeling, system control, and digital twin simulation
Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to integrate research outcomes into software tools, simulations, and automation platforms
Stay at the forefront of AI research, identifying emerging methods and frameworks with potential relevance to clean energy systems
Evaluate and fine-tune large pre-trained models (e.g., LLMs, multimodal models) for internal use cases such as documentation, workflow automation, or R&D analysis
Publish internal research findings, white papers, and technical documentation to guide future AI initiatives
Partner with the Artificial Intelligence Engineer to translate research results into deployable solutions
Design experiments, analyze results, and ensure model reliability, explainability, and compliance with ethical AI standards
Contribute to Hadron’s AI strategy and roadmap by identifying high-impact research directions aligned with business and technology objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics
5+ years of research or applied development experience in AI, ML, or computational modeling
Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Hugging Face
Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end AI research — from hypothesis formulation to model development, validation, and deployment
Understanding of optimization algorithms, probabilistic modeling, and data-driven simulation
Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), multimodal systems, and generative AI
Strong analytical, mathematical, and experimental design skills
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities, with experience presenting complex ideas to multidisciplinary teams
Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for exploring AI applications that drive innovation in clean energy and advanced manufacturing
Preferred
Experience with scientific computing and simulation environments (COMSOL, MATLAB, or custom tools) 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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