General Matter
Chemical Process Engineer
$110K–$185K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 2+ years in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments; advanced degrees (MS, MBA, or PhD) may substitute for years of experience, depending on degree level.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Supports the development, testing, modeling, and scale-up of chemical processes and unit operations for nuclear fuel production.
What you'll do
- Support process development and design of unit operations, including pilot-scale testing, modeling, and data analysis.
- Prepare engineering specifications, procedural documentation, test plans, and reports; present findings and participate in technical reviews.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, safety, and other teams to support design and operational objectives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees may substitute for years of experience, depending on degree level.
- 2+ years of experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics.
- Familiarity with engineering design processes and technical documentation.
Nice to have
- Relevant internship or co-op experience in nuclear, chemical, petroleum, or aerospace industries.
- Exposure to process modeling tools; knowledge or experience with vacuum systems, cryogenics, compressible flow, or nuclear chemical processes.
Pay
$110,000-$185,000 USD annually (base salary)
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