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Hadron Energy, Inc. · 2 days ago

Radiation Effects & Shielding Specialist

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$100K/yr - $250K/yr
date5+ years exp

Hadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Radiation Effects & Shielding Specialist. This role involves leading radiological shielding design and radiation effects analysis to ensure the safety and integrity of advanced nuclear systems.

EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
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Responsibilities

Lead the radiological shielding design and radiation effects analysis for Hadron’s micro modular reactor
Modeling the radiation environment
Designing effective shielding
Calculating dose rates
Assessing the impact of radiation on structural materials and electronic components to ensure their operational lifespan

Qualification

Radiation transport modelingShielding designRadiation effects analysisMonte Carlo simulation toolsNeutronGamma transport physicsRadiation effects on materialsBiological shielding designRegulatory requirements knowledgeAnalytical skillsPassion for clean energyCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Radiological Health Physics, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in radiation transport modeling, shielding design, and radiation effects analysis
Expert-level proficiency in Monte Carlo simulation tools, particularly MCNP
Experience with activation, depletion, and source term characterization codes (e.g., SCALE/ORIGEN, Serpent)
Strong understanding of neutron and gamma transport physics and dosimetry
Knowledge of radiation effects on materials (e.g., displacement per atom (DPA), material degradation) and electronics
Experience in designing biological shielding and component shielding for complex reactor geometries
Familiarity with radiological protection (ALARA) principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20)
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
Passion for clean energy and a startup-minded approach to problem-solving

Company

Hadron Energy, Inc.

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Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.hadronenergy.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.9M
2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M

Leadership Team

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Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
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Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
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