Nuclear Safety Analyst/Engineer

Aalo Atomics•Idaho Falls, ID

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Nuclear Safety Analyst/Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and implementation of nuclear safety programs at the Aalo-X campus. Reporting to the Nuclear Safety Manager, this role performs nuclear safety analyses, supports the safety basis for Aalo’s nuclear facilities, and helps ensure compliance with DOE nuclear safety requirements across facility design, construction, and operations. The role contributes to safety basis documentation, unreviewed safety question evaluations, hazard analyses, and integrating nuclear safety requirements into day-to-day operations. It works closely with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to address safety throughout the facility lifecycle and support the safe deployment of a first-of-a-kind microreactor. The position combines office and field work at the Aalo-X campus, including periodic visits to operating nuclear facility areas with appropriate PPE and access controls. Occasional travel to DOE headquarters, other Aalo locations, or industry events may be required. Applicants must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of nuclear safety experience in DOE nuclear facilities, including involvement in safety basis development, review, or implementation.
Working knowledge of safety basis processes, including DSA/TSR development, hazard analysis methodologies, and accident analysis techniques.
Experience performing Unreviewed Safety Question screenings and evaluations in accordance with 10 CFR 830.
Understanding of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including facility safety, quality assurance, and personnel qualification frameworks.
Experience with nuclear facility hazard categorization and classification of safety structures, systems, and components.
Ability to interpret and apply nuclear safety standards, regulations, and technical guidance documents to practical facility situations.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform independent technical assessments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports and safety evaluations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment while managing multiple priorities.
Based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.S.) in a relevant technical discipline.
Experience with DOE-STD-3009 methodology for Documented Safety Analysis development.
Direct involvement in facility readiness assessments, operational readiness reviews, or startup authorization activities.
Experience with safety system oversight activities, including surveillance and functional testing.
Familiarity with Integrated Safety Management System implementation at DOE facilities.
Experience across multiple DOE sites or programs, providing breadth of perspective on safety basis practices.
Background in nuclear criticality safety or radiation protection as it relates to safety basis documentation.
Experience with advanced reactor technologies, microreactors, or first-of-a-kind nuclear facility design.
Familiarity with DOE nuclear facility training and qualification program requirements.
Experience supporting interactions with DOE oversight organizations or the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

Responsibilities

Support the development, review, and maintenance of safety basis documents, including Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, and supporting hazard and accident analyses.
Perform and document Unreviewed Safety Question screenings and evaluations for proposed changes to the facility, procedures, and operations in accordance with 10 CFR 830.
Conduct hazard identification, categorization, and analysis activities for nuclear facilities, including consequence and likelihood assessments.
Support classification and functional requirements definition for safety-class and safety-significant structures, systems, and components.
Assist in identifying and evaluating Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis and developing compensatory measures.
Participate in facility walkdowns, design reviews, and operational assessments to verify implementation of safety basis requirements.
Support integration of nuclear safety requirements into facility design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Prepare technical reports, safety evaluations, and presentations for internal stakeholders and DOE oversight organizations.
Contribute to the Integrated Safety Management System, including hazard identification and mitigation activities across facility operations.
Support readiness assessments, operational readiness reviews, and other startup authorization activities as assigned.
Maintain nuclear safety procedures and support training and qualification activities for safety basis personnel.
Monitor and implement changes resulting from evolving DOE requirements, industry standards, and lessons learned across the DOE complex.
Support the safety system oversight program, including surveillance, testing, and documentation of safety-related systems.
Coordinate with criticality safety, radiation protection, and other safety disciplines to ensure comprehensive hazard management.