Systems Engineer
TLDR
Support safety-critical reactor systems for a next-generation microreactor program, guiding design, testing, and lifecycle processes across cross-functional teams.
About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
About the role
The Nuclear Systems Engineer will serve within Aalo’s team, supporting the Aalo-X reactor. You will oversee safety-related reactor systems at Aalo-X—handling design, operations, performance tracking, and lifecycle support.
What you'll do
- Lead and Develop Requirements Management Processes for the Design Team.
- Upkeep Design Requirements to ensure completeness, correctness, verifiability, and traceability.
- Oversee and recommend design improvements for advanced micro-reactor demonstrators.
- Ensure all systems meet national consensus safety standards (codes/regulations).
- Perform engineering calculations, specifications, system analyses, and testing.
- Maintain change and configuration management and design documentation.
- Collaborate across teams—program managers, lead engineers—ensuring nuclear safety compliance.
- Support the authoring of system and equipment design documents such as process and instrument control drawings and system design descriptions
Qualifications
Required
- Proficient in systems-engineering lifecycle practices (INCOSE/NASA/DoD frameworks), requirement management, SEMP development, and configuration management tools
- Familiarity with systems-engineering toolchains, PLM/ALM platforms, relational databases, and version control systems. Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next Generation, or Jama Connect and model-based systems engineering practices are valuable.
- Proven ability to assess and enhance engineering processes, implement continuous improvements
- BS in System, Nuclear, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related
- 5–8 years relevant experience, or MS + 3–6 years
- Experience with safety-related reactor systems in a nuclear power environment
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q-clearance
Preferred
- Familiarity with advanced micro-reactor technologies
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
Requirements
Must be based in the United States
Must be willing to work on-site at our headquarters in Austin, Texas
What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo
We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:
Extreme Ownership — You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
A Passion for Solving Hard Problems — You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
A Sense of Urgency — You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.
What We Offer
Competitive salary starting at $130,000
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Corporate Gym Membership
Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Stipend
Corporate Gym Membership
Aalo Atomics builds factory-fabricated microreactors that provide affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power, aiming to make clean energy globally accessible. With a focus on safety, modularity, and efficiency, the Aalo-1 is set to be the first in a fleet of advanced reactors that will transform the energy landscape.