Subcritical Systems Inc · 7 hours ago
Operations Associate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSubcritical Systems is a venture-backed energy startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on building next-generation accelerator-driven nuclear systems. The Operations Associate will act as the operational backbone for the science and engineering teams, managing facility operations, procurement, and supporting corporate finance and operations.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations for our 30,000 square foot facility
Project manage construction and improvement projects (e.g. HVAC, conference rooms, power upgrades)
Coordinate and support construction of accelerator-driven nuclear systems
Manage contractors, track timelines, and flag risks or delays to leadership
Ensure the facility is functional, safe, and ready for engineering work
Manage procurement for engineering and science teams, including lead loops, welding equipment, and lab tools
Track orders from request through delivery
Track expenses related to facilities, equipment, and operations in coordination with corporate finance/operations
Maintain organized documentation for receipts, invoices, and approvals for internal and external stakeholders
Own office management (supplies, basic office needs)
Support rapid onboarding for new hires (workspace setup, equipment, access) to ensure new team members can be productive from day one
Manage conference registration, logistics, and related coordination for team members
Act as a hands-on execution partner to engineering leadership, including the CTO
Serve as a bridge between technical teams and corporate finance/operations
Drive follow ups, track open items, and ensure tasks are completed
Take on ad-hoc operations tasks as they arise
Qualification
Required
1-3 years in operations, consulting, startups, project management, or similar
Exceptionally smart, fast learner, and highly organized
Enjoy hands on work and feel no task is too small
Comfortable working with technical teams and asking clarifying questions
Calm under pressure; comfortable with ambiguity
Willing to work long hours when needed
Wants to build something meaningful early in their career
Preferred
Experience in technical work is a plus (e.g. engineering, construction)
Experience in energy and/or nuclear industries is a plus
Benefits
Equity
Bonus
Company
Subcritical Systems Inc
Subcritical Systems is a startup in Austin, Texas bringing the energy amplifier concept to the US to safely generate electrical power.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase