Nuclear Safety Analysis Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

At SHINE Technologies, we are building the future of clean, limitless energy through next-generation nuclear fusion. As a fast-growing startup company, we thrive on solving some of the toughest challenges in science and engineering. We are a team of physicists, engineers and innovators working together to bring fusion energy out of the lab and into the grid.

Overview

The Safety Analysis Manager is part of the Engineering management team and will lead and develop a dynamic team of engineers focused on evaluating the safety and operability of SHINE systems. This includes radiological, chemical, criticality, and fire hazard analyses, supporting design optimization to reduce risk and ensure safety. The role supports design evaluations and NRC licensing activities, with hybrid or remote work options.

• Selects, develops, evaluates, and leads engineers who support the design of new nuclear technology.
• Develops and maintains process hazard analyses for SHINE systems (e.g., Hazard and Operability Analyses [HAZOPs] and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses [FMEAs]).
• Maintains the SHINE Safety Analysis supporting the Chrysalis project and the SHINE Criticality Safety Program for Chrysalis, including training and qualification.
• Oversees the team performing radiological and chemical dose calculations for normal and off-normal releases, nuclear criticality safety evaluations and analyses, and fire hazard analyses.
• Supports NRC licensing activities, including responses to information requests (RAIs), regulatory audits and public meetings, and presenting to regulators as needed.
• Develops and maintains the group budget and schedule, maintaining a plan to accurately predict milestones and resource loading.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge in process hazard evaluation and safety analysis, including quantitative consequence analysis, within the nuclear or chemical industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to lead a team to find optimized solutions, considering different viewpoints and priorities.
• Direct and open communication style, showing respect to all individuals and their ideas.
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff to perform at their highest level.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities, prioritizing them to contribute to project success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft desktop software.
• Five or more years of management experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry design, operations, and regulatory requirements (10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 70 accident analysis experience).
• Familiarity with nuclear criticality safety standards, practices, and regulatory requirements; experience with MCNP is preferred.
• Experience with FMEA or HAZOP hazards analysis methods is desirable.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $145,000 per year, plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This position offers hybrid or remote work options.