Process Engineer (New Grad)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Base salary: $96,000–$106,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is developing and operating uranium enrichment services in the United States to restore domestic nuclear fuel production.

What you will do

• Support the development of new processes and design unit operations for nuclear fuel production facilities.
• Lead pilot-scale testing initiatives and contribute to process modeling and data analysis.
• Execute engineering assignments involving thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics.
• Prepare and present reports, summaries, test plans, engineering requirements, specifications, and procedural documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, safety, and licensing teams to support design and operational objectives.
• Participate in technical reviews as a presenter or reviewer and contribute solutions to project challenges.

Requirements

• 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.
• 0–5 years of experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, a portfolio of work, completed products, or similar evidence.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, data analysis, and technical communication, with strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical safety data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and licensing teams.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach under tight time or budget constraints.
• 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.
• Strong interest in innovative projects in nuclear energy or advanced chemical processing.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on nuclear fuel production and advanced energy.
• Culture of urgency, accountability, transparency, and first-principles problem solving.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with engineers and operators.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.