Vice President of Nuclear Engineering
Lumicity
Position Overview:
An innovative advanced nuclear technology company is seeking a VP of Nuclear Engineering to lead its nuclear engineering organization during a critical stage of growth. Reporting to the executive team, this individual will define the company's technical strategy, build and scale a world-class engineering organization, and oversee the development of next-generation reactor technology from design through commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the company's nuclear engineering strategy and technical execution.
- Build, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Drive reactor design, engineering, testing, and commercialization efforts.
- Establish engineering processes, technical standards, and design review practices.
- Partner with executive leadership to align technical priorities with business objectives.
- Collaborate across Licensing, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to ensure successful product development.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
- 10+ years of engineering leadership experience within the nuclear industry.
- Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams.
- Strong expertise in thermal hydraulics.
- Strong knowledge of reactor physics.
- Experience leading complex engineering programs from concept through commercialization.
- Excellent leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with advanced reactor technologies (SMRs, microreactors, Gen IV, molten salt, sodium-cooled, or high-temperature gas reactors).
- Experience supporting NRC licensing activities.
- Familiarity with nuclear safety analysis, systems engineering, and PLM tools.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, equity participation, and relocation assistance.
Interested? Apply today or reach out directly to dylan.stone@lumicity.io.