Director - Nuclear Engineering
@ Thea EnergyDirector - Nuclear Engineering
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About the job
Thea Energy develops fusion energy technology using stellarator design to create zero emission power. The director leads nuclear design and safety, crucial for our innovative fusion system. Join a passionate team solving complex energy challenges.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in nuclear engineering
- 15+ years nuclear experience
- Leadership in nuclear projects
- Experience with fusion or fission reactors
- Strong analytical skills
Qualifications
- Proven leadership skills
- Team building experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in startup environment
Full job description
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Lead and grow a world-class team of nuclear engineers working on the cutting edge of commercial fusion power technology.
- Direct the nuclear design of fusion systems, including blanket, shield, bioshield, and fuel cycle.
- Manage the nuclear aspects of the system facility, including tracking and engineering the cascade of high-energy particles, managing activation products, and calculating dose rates.
- Interface all aspects of safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards for the fusion device and facility.
- Build organizational capabilities by recruiting and retaining talent, mentoring, and fostering professional growth.
- Proactively collaborate and communicate with engineering system owners to prioritize and align development and execution with design schedules.
- Be accountable for the quality and accuracy of the team's nuclear engineering work, reports, and presentations.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
- MS or PhD in nuclear engineering.
- 15+ years of work experience in nuclear engineering or a similar technical field.
- Proven leadership experience in cutting-edge nuclear projects, such as fission reactor projects (e.g. small modular reactors, molten salt reactors, fast reactors, Gen-IV reactors) or accelerator projects.
- Demonstrated experience thriving in a startup environment, with a track record of successfully building and managing teams.
- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of the first principles of engineering.
- A proven ability to motivate and catalyze teams into action through influence and strong leadership.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
Company Benefits:
- Salary range: $160,000-$230,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
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