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.

The purpose of the Nuclear Safety Analysis Manager position is to work as part of the Engineering management team to lead and develop a dynamic team of engineers that are at the forefront of bringing new nuclear technology to market. The Safety Analysis Manager guides the team in evaluating the safety and operability of their systems, including criticality safety considerations, supporting the design optimization process to reduce risk and ensure safety.

Areas of responsibility for this team include radiological safety, chemical safety, criticality safety, and fire hazard analysis. Team activities include conducting hazard evaluations, maintaining the SHINE safety analysis, performing analyses to support the design evaluations, and supporting NRC licensing activities.

This position offers flexibility: hybrid or remote work considered

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.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Nuclear Safety Analysis Manager:

• 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
• Maintains the SHINE Criticality Safety Program supporting the Chrysalis project, including the criticality safety training and qualification.
• Oversees team performing radiological and chemical dose calculations for normal and off-normal releases, nuclear criticality safety evaluations and analyses, and fire hazard analyses.
• Support NRC licensing activities, including providing responses to requests for additional information (RAIs), participating in 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.
• Perform 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 relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to lead a team to find an optimized solution, 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 in a way that contributes most to Project success.
• Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft desktop software

Preferences:

• Five or more years of management experience.
• 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 performing MCNP
• Familiarity with FMEA or HAZOP hazards analysis methods

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., standing or sitting) for extended periods.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Although flexible work hours may be available, shift-work schedules may be required, and extended hours will sometimes be necessary to complete required work assignment.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job at any time.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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