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Aalo Atomics is pioneering factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. The company is based in Austin, TX and is rapidly growing as it works to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor.
Reporting to the Nuclear Safety Manager, the Nuclear Safety Analyst/Engineer will support the development, maintenance, and implementation of nuclear safety programs at the Aalo-X campus. This role is responsible for performing nuclear safety analyses, supporting the safety basis for Aalo's nuclear facilities, and ensuring compliance with DOE nuclear safety requirements across facility design, construction, and operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, review, and maintain 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 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
- Identify and evaluate Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis and develop 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
- Support readiness assessments, operational readiness reviews, and startup authorization activities
- Maintain nuclear safety procedures and support training and qualification activities for safety basis personnel
- Monitor and implement changes stemming from evolving DOE requirements, industry standards, and lessons learned
- Support safety system oversight program, including surveillance, testing, and documentation of safety-related systems
- Coordinate with criticality safety, radiation protection, and other safety disciplines
The role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the safe deployment of a first-of-a-kind microreactor.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required):
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline
- 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 with attention to detail and ability to perform independent technical assessments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare clear technical reports and safety evaluations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment while managing multiple priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
Additional requirements: Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, ID. 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.
