Chemical Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; 4 days per week in office. Travel up to 10% as needed. Working hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops high-temperature gas-cooled reactor systems and related nuclear technologies.

What you will do

• Develop, validate, and integrate thermal-hydraulic and process models for HTGR cores, secondary systems, and balance-of-plant systems using ASPEN, COMSOL, and other simulation platforms.
• Perform steady-state and transient heat and mass balance analyses, including load-following and accident scenarios.
• Integrate chemical engineering principles into helium Brayton and Rankine cycles, heat exchanger networks, hydrogen production, tritium control, and off-gas systems.
• Evaluate oxidation, corrosion, and creep behavior of alloys, graphite, and reactor-grade materials under HTGR conditions.
• Specify, size, and assess components including recuperators, compressors, turbomachinery, and helium circulators; execute or review CFD and FEA analyses.
• Coordinate engineering activities, support design reviews and customer evaluations, and contribute to operational strategies, licensing, quality assurance, technical reports, and safety analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Typically five years of experience in chemical engineering; a relevant master’s or Ph.D. may substitute for part of the experience requirement.
• Proficiency with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or ChemCAD.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Ability to work four days per week in the office in Gaithersburg, Maryland and perform the role with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• Experience working in the nuclear industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.