2d ago
Principal Fuel Cycle Engineer
Everett, WA
$214k-$255k / year
full-timeleadenergy
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design the world's first continuous fusion fuel cycle at a leading fusion power company. You'll own delivery of major fuel cycle systems from concept through integration, defining plant-level philosophy and tradeoffs. This role operates at the intersection of process design, system integration, and program strategy to deliver a closed-loop fuel cycle.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own delivery of major fuel cycle systems from concept through commissioning.
- Define plant-level fuel cycle philosophy and tradeoffs across systems.
- Use first-principles analysis and simulation to evaluate steady-state and fault scenarios.
- Set technical direction for detailed design of process equipment.
- Develop and maintain core engineering deliverables like PFDs, P&IDs, and HAZOPs.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering.
- 12+ years of experience in chemical process design.
- Deep expertise in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
- Demonstrated ownership of large-scale integrated systems.
- Accountable as technical authority for a technology domain.
โจ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred.
- Experience with isotope separation, tritium handling, or cryogenic systems.
- Experience with first-of-a-kind hardware development.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฉบ Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families.
- ๐๏ธ 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation + 10 sick).
- ๐ฐ Up to 5% 401(k) match.
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks.
- ๐๏ธ Annual wellness stipend.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
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