Nuclear Engineer (New Grad)

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

12h•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter enriches uranium and is designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US. The company aims to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries. They believe reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance and that abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. General Matter was incubated inside Founders Fund and is backed by top venture capital firms. The team is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. This role is for a Nuclear Engineer (New Graduate) with a strong interest in regulatory compliance and licensing. The engineer will collaborate with experienced professionals to support licensing actions, regulatory submissions, and engagement with regulatory authorities for a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This is an opportunity for a motivated graduate to contribute to high-reliability, highly regulated nuclear facility work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field (recent graduate or upcoming).
Coursework in nuclear engineering fundamentals, reactor physics, or fuel cycle systems.
General familiarity with NRC regulations, including 10 CFR and related industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or a related technical role, especially projects involving nuclear or highly regulated facilities.
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc.).
Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.
Exposure to interacting with regulatory agencies, such as the NRC.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation and review of licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.
Assist in communication with regulatory agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and help track timely resolution of inquiries.
Support the development and implementation of strategies to obtain and maintain licenses for new and existing nuclear facilities and projects.
Perform technical evaluations under the guidance of senior engineers to help ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR).
Help monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
Work on documentation and technical writing to support licensing submissions and regulatory correspondence.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental teams to help address licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.
Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings alongside senior team members.
Effectively communicate technical ideas within multidisciplinary project teams.