Nuclear Systems Engineer

Aalo Atomics • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Nuclear Systems Engineer will serve as the cognizant system engineer within Aalo’s team, supporting the Aalo-X reactor. You will oversee safety-related reactor systems at Aalo-X—handling design, operations, performance tracking, and lifecycle support.

Requirements

• Proficient in systems-engineering lifecycle practices (INCOSE/NASA/DoD frameworks), requirement management, SEMP development, and configuration management tools
• Familiarity with systems-engineering toolchains, PLM/ALM platforms, relational databases, and version control systems
• Proven ability to assess and enhance engineering processes, implement continuous improvements
• BS in Nuclear, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related
• 5–8 years relevant experience, or MS + 3–6 years
• Experience with safety-related reactor systems in a nuclear power environment
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q-clearance

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with advanced micro-reactor technologies
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee and recommend design improvements for advanced micro-reactor demonstrators.
• Monitor reactor systems during operations—data tracking, trending, and upkeep.
• Ensure all systems meet national consensus safety standards (codes/regulations).
• Perform engineering calculations, specifications, system analyses, and testing.
• Maintain configuration management and design documentation.
• Collaborate across teams—program managers, lead engineers—ensuring nuclear safety compliance.
• Design support systems—P&IDs, PLC logic, layouts, and wiring.
• Produce detailed design drawings, including physical layouts and installation details.
• Create system and equipment design documents such as process and instrument control drawings and system design descriptions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees