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Hadron Energy, Inc.

Thermal Hydraulics Engineer

Hadron Energy, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the leading MMR developer, Hadron Energy is building factory-produced, transportable microreactors that provide 24/7 carbon-free power for data centers, government facilities, industrial sites, and remote communities. Our mission is to create a brighter, healthier, and more equitable energy future.

Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer – Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a

Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer , based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with extensive expertise in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion systems who are passionate about designing and analyzing the next generation of safe, high-performance nuclear reactors.

You will work closely with our cross-functional team—including reactor physics, mechanical, and safety analysis engineers—to lead the

thermal design

and

fluid system analysis

for Hadron’s micro modular reactor. This role is central to modeling and verifying the reactor's heat transport systems, core cooling mechanisms, and balance-of-plant operations under both steady-state and transient conditions.

Qualifications & Skillsets

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in

Nuclear Engineering ,

Mechanical Engineering , or a related field

5+ years of experience in

thermal-hydraulics analysis

and

fluid system design , preferably for nuclear or advanced energy systems

Proficiency in thermal-hydraulic system codes (e.g.,

RELAP ,

TRACE ,

SAM ) or Computational Fluid Dynamics ( CFD ) software (e.g.,

ANSYS Fluent ,

STAR-CCM+ )

Strong understanding of

heat transfer

(conduction, convection, radiation),

fluid mechanics , and

two-phase flow

Experience in

component design and sizing

for heat exchangers, pumps, and valves

Knowledge of

reactor safety analysis

and

transient analysis

(e.g., Loss of Flow, Loss of Coolant)

Familiarity with

balance-of-plant (BOP)

engineering and power conversion cycles

Experience with

verification and validation (V&V)

of thermal-hydraulic models

Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills

Passion for clean energy and a startup-minded approach to problem-solving

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