Nuclear Consequence Analysis Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $150,000–$210,000 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

• Develop consequence analyses for radiological and chemical release scenarios across normal, off-normal, and accident conditions.
• Develop and document source terms for postulated accident sequences.
• Model atmospheric dispersion and estimate downwind concentrations, doses, and exposures using HotSpot, RASCAL, MACCS, ARCON, ALOHA, or similar tools.
• Support the Integrated Safety Analysis by characterizing consequence severity and informing safety-control selection under 10 CFR Part 70.
• Evaluate consequences against performance requirements such as 10 CFR 70.61 and applicable dose and exposure criteria.
• Collaborate with criticality safety, fire protection, process, and licensing teams, and investigate findings or corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of consequence and accident analysis methods, including radiological and/or chemical dispersion modeling.
• Proficiency with HotSpot, RASCAL, MACCS, ARCON, ALOHA, or similar consequence-modeling software.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first-principles reasoning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and work extended hours or weekends when necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting an Integrated Safety Analysis or license application for a nuclear fuel-cycle facility.
• Experience with chemical process hazard analysis and toxicological consequence assessment.
• Advanced degree, Certified Health Physicist certification, or Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly technical, or entrepreneurial engineering environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on domestic nuclear fuel production and affordable baseload energy.
• Culture emphasizing urgency, accountability, transparency, and first-principles engineering.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives through stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage are available.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.