Nuclear Operations Lead

Location: Idaho Falls, United States. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 per year, plus a significant stock option package.

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup developing mass-producible, inherently safe microreactors for terrestrial, underwater, and space applications.

What you will do

• Lead the Nuclear Operations organization and ensure safe, efficient operation of reactor experiments, plant facilities, test reactors, and deployed reactors.
• Develop and deploy operational programs aligned with design bases, safety bases, and achievable real-world requirements.
• Identify staffing needs and develop procedures, personnel, and programs for successful reactor operation.
• Build nuclear training programs for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Drive technical discussions, reviews, and working groups with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide operational feedback to engineering and program teams to improve deployment scalability and repeatability.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated technical environment.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines to deliver complex systems or projects.
• Ability to connect technical, regulatory, and operational requirements into executable plans.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with precision and rigor.
• Strong technical communication skills for engaging internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Eligibility under U.S. Government export regulations is required.

Nice to have

• BS, MS, or PhD in nuclear, mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or related engineering.
• Experience with reactor operations, startup, commissioning, or deployment.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety and compliance programs.
• Experience working with customers, regulators, or external technical partners.
• Experience in the U.S. Navy nuclear program, national laboratories, or the commercial nuclear industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Significant stock option package in addition to the salary.
• Values systems thinking, end-user focus, unconventional problem-solving, nuance, and operational execution.
• Teams aim to maximize time together in person while recognizing that deep work can be done remotely.
• Role involves opportunities to meet customers, users, and stakeholders face to face, including travel when needed.