Quality Engineer

Aalo Atomics•Austin, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to support the implementation and oversight of our 10CFR50 Appendix/NQA-1 and ASME Sections III and VIII programs within our manufacturing facility. This role reports to the AaloAtomics QA Director and is critical in ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality standards while driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years in nuclear QA, manufacturing, or ASME code compliance, preferably in nuclear operations, and nuclear reactor, SMR, or pressure vessel design and fabrication.
Certifications NQA-1 Lead Auditor, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), NDE, or equivalent.
Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

Leadership: Proven track record of leading nuclear QA programs, audits, and regulatory engagements.
Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 19443, and nuclear regulatory standards. Familiarity with ASME Sections III and VIII.
Ability to work independently and lead effectively with a strong work ethic, demonstrating innovation, attention to detail, initiative, positivity, and be people oriented
Acute attention to detail to identify any issues or non-conformance during or after production
Positive response to challenges and changes of plans in a stressful and fast-paced environment
Internally motivated and driven to tackle problems autonomously
Strong bias for action to address issues as soon as they arise
Excellent technical writing skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, technical teams, and all departments within the organization, along with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

NQA-1 Quality Assurance Leadership:
Develop, implement, and maintain an NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program, ensuring full adherence to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NRC regulations.
Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and approvals to ensure nuclear-grade material and component compliance.
Establish processes for nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Lead internal and external audits, surveillances, and regulatory reviews with ASME, NRC, and industry stakeholders.
Develop and provide NQA-1 QA training to all Aalo Atomics personnel.
ASME Code Compliance:
Support the implementation, certification, and maintenance of ASME Sections III and VIII programs for nuclear and pressure vessel components.
Support the company’s Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI) liaison, ensuring all fabrication, testing, and documentation meet ASME Section III and VIII standards.
Develop oversight plans for design, welding, material selection, non-destructive examination (NDE), and inspection processes to comply with nuclear and pressure vessel codes.