Process Engineer, Plant Systems (Nuclear Fuel)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Base salary: $110,000–$185,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is developing and operating uranium enrichment services in the United States to restore domestic nuclear fuel production and support advanced energy, manufacturing, and nuclear reactor applications.

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.
• Apply thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics to engineering assignments.
• Prepare design requirements, engineering specifications, procedural documentation, reports, summaries, and test plans.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, safety, and licensing teams to support design and operational objectives.
• Present or review technical work and contribute solutions to project challenges.

Requirements

• Evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, a portfolio of work, completed products, or similar accomplishments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field. An MS, MBA, or PhD may substitute for years of experience depending on the degree level.
• At least 2 years of experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or a similar high-hazard environment.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical safety data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and licensing teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment 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 nuclear energy or advanced chemical processing projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on affordable, clean, and safe nuclear energy.
• Lean, multidisciplinary engineering and operations environment with an emphasis on urgency, accountability, transparency, and first-principles problem-solving.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus access to a 401(k) retirement plan.