Process Safety Analysis Engineer

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. 

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

About This Role

We are seeking a skilled Process Safety Analysis Engineer to support the development and implementation of the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA). You will support the identification and maintenance of Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS), as well as ensure compliance with criticality, chemical process, fire safety strategies, and detailed nuclear safety designs. This position is also responsible for maintaining the ISA Summary and all related documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Safety Basis Documents to ensure compliance with regulatory and design requirements.
• Analyze and adapt safety principles from reference plants, incorporating them into the project’s IROFS designs.
• Evaluate interfaces of systems to ensure proper integration with other safety equipment.
• Understand, document, and manage system interfaces to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Evaluate design changes against the license application to identify impacts on the ISA following 10CFR70 requirements.
• Collaborate with the Licensing team to maintain and update the ISA Summary and other safety documentation.
• Provide technical input for the Integrated Schedule and coordinate safety-related project activities.
• Support safety reviews, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Criticality Safety Analysis (CSA), Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), and External Hazard Analysis (EHA).
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Nuclear Safety Programs, as well as other safety-related plans and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MS, MBA, or PhD) may substitute for up to 2-3 years of experience, depending on the degree level.
• 0-3 years of experience in experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Familiarity with safety analysis methodologies, for example:
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Criticality Safety Analysis (CSA)
  • Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA)
  • External Hazard Analysis (EHA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying technical safety data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and licensing teams. 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience in industries such as nuclear, chemical, petroleum, or aerospace.
• Experience with IROFS, ISA, ISA Summaries, Safety Analysis Reports (SAR), HAZOP, and Risk Determination.
• Familiarity with the NRC 10CFR70 license application process.
• Familiarity with NRC safety standards and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge or experience with vacuum systems, cryogenics, compressible flow, or nuclear chemical processes.
• In lieu of nuclear related experience, a strong preference will be given to candidates with petrochemical ISA engineering experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $80,000–$175,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.