Last Energy
Senior Nuclear Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Nov 12, 2025
- Experience
- 8+ years in nuclear systems analysis, safety analysis, or reactor physics.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related discipline.
About the job
Leads nuclear systems analysis for microreactor design, reviews safety analyses and design documents, and contributes technical expertise to regulatory interactions.
What you'll do
- Perform thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations, and develop models of reactor systems and accident scenarios.
- Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses; review design basis documents, licensing submittals, and technical evaluations.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer reviews and regulatory interactions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in nuclear systems analysis, safety analysis, or reactor physics.
- Proficiency with at least two of these codes: TRACE, MELCOR, MCNP, VERA, SCALE, SERPENT.
- Demonstrated experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations; strong technical writing and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Department of Energy regulatory experience.
Tools
TRACE, MELCOR, MCNP, VERA, SCALE, SERPENT
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