Senior Nuclear Engineer
Last Energy
Austin, TXsenior7 months agoAI-enriched
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Job Type
full time
Description
Last Energy is a fast-growing technology company redefining how nuclear power is designed, manufactured, and deployed. We are building a new generation of modular, distributed nuclear plants engineered for speed, scalability, and real-world impact.
We are seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer to join our core engineering team and drive the analytical rigor behind our microreactor design. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and execution, where complex modeling meets the fast-paced reality of startup deployment. This role will act as both a technical leader and independent thinker, directly influencing design decisions that shape the future of energy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations
- Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses prepared by peers and junior engineers
- Provide expert-level review of design basis documents, licensing submittals, and technical evaluations
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in analytical methods and modeling techniques
- Develop and maintain detailed models for reactor systems and accident scenarios
- Participate in peer reviews and regulatory interactions as a technical authority
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and proposing innovative solutions
- Adapt quickly to evolving project needs, regulatory changes, and emergent technical challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in nuclear systems analysis, safety analysis, or reactor physics.
- Proficiency with at least two of the following codes: TRACE, MELCOR, MCNP, VERA, SCALE, SERPENT.
- Demonstrated experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Department of Energy regulatory experience is preferred
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About Last Energy
Last Energy is a developer of next generation micro modular PWR power plants. Our goal is to decarbonize global energy production, increase access to dependable power, and create a scalable clean energy future for humanity by significantly reducing the time and cost to deploy nuclear power plants.