Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- HOT Cell Design
- Radiation Shielding
- Criticality Safety
- Remote Handling Systems
- NRC Regulatory
- DOE Regulatory
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline; 5+ years of experience in radiological facility design, glovebox or hot cell engineering, or radiological material handling; strong working knowledge of remote handling systems, robotics, or manipulator technologies; understanding of radiation shielding principles, criticality safety, and radiological protection standards; demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams and integrate feedback from engineering, licensing, and safety; strong systems engineering intuition and problem-solving capabilities.
About this role
Design and develop advanced radiological hot cell systems for nuclear fuel recycling. Lead mechanical and systems engineering for remotely-operable facilities that safely process used nuclear fuel, working across multidisciplinary teams on shielding, ventilation, confinement, and remote handling systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support mechanical and systems design of radiological hot cells including shielding, ventilation, confinement, and remote handling systems
- Define equipment and material layouts, including transfer pathways and maintenance access strategies
- Work with radiation modeling and safety specialists to develop shielding requirements and design constraints
- Integrate robotic and remote handling technologies (manipulators, cameras, cranes) into cell design
- Contribute to structural evaluation of confinement systems for compliance with fire protection and hazard requirements
- Collaborate with structural, HVAC, instrumentation, and process engineers on cross-system integration
- Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, hazard analyses, and radiological safety assessments
- Contribute to design reviews, procurement specifications, and installation/commissioning plans
- Support prototyping, testing, and commissioning of hot cell subsystems
Preferred qualifications
Experience with hot cells used in nuclear fuel cycle facilities, isotope production, or defense applications; proficiency with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Inventor); knowledge of NRC and DOE regulatory requirements and nuclear standards; prior hands-on experience with mockups, prototyping, or commissioning of radiological systems; experience with vendor coordination, A&E firms, and project management.
Location, schedule, and travel
Remote with required travel to Santa Clara, CA headquarters twice per quarter; first two weeks of onboarding in-person at headquarters.
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