Industrial Architect

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 highly skilled Industrial Architect to lead the architectural design and planning of our nuclear fuel cycle campus. This role requires expertise in industrial architecture, regulatory compliance, and facility integration to ensure safe, efficient, and resilient designs that meet industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Design & Planning: Develop architectural designs for a nuclear fuel cycle campus.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet applicable regulatory standards.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to integrate architectural solutions with structural, mechanical, and nuclear process requirements.
• Safety & Security Integration: Incorporate inputs from other experts including nuclear safety, radiation shielding, contamination control, and physical security.
• Sustainability & Efficiency: Design energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure to support long-term operational goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with clients, government agencies, and industry partners to develop innovative facility solutions.
• Construction Oversight: Provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning phases to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience in industrial architecture, with a focus on industrial environments.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) and 3D modeling tools.
• Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary environment and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Strong Knowledge of Building Codes & Safety Standards – Understanding of NFPA, IBC, ASCE, etc.
• Project Leadership Experience – Ability to lead design teams, coordinate cross-functional engineering disciplines, and manage project timelines.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

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.
• Experience with nuclear facility design and knowledge of nuclear industry codes (ASME-NQA-1, ANSI/ANS, IAEA safety standards, etc.).
• Understanding of radiological shielding, controlled access zones, and contamination control in facility layouts.
• Experience in seismic, blast-resistant, and radiological safety considerations architectural design is a plus.

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 $90,000–$180,000 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.