Sr. Principal Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer
Candidates may reside anywhere in the USA; but must be eligible to work for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.
Overview
This role supports the development of Level-1 and Level-2 PRA models for advanced reactor designs, with a focus on the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). The position involves collaborative engineering work, risk modeling, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead PRA development efforts supporting reactor design and safety analysis
- Coordinate PRA work with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure PRA aligns with regulatory guidance such as RG 1.233, NEI 18-04, and ASME/ANS standards
- Develop fault trees, event trees, and containment risk models using CAFTA
- Perform risk integration and generate importance measures
- Support design trade studies through focused PRA analyses
- Contribute to SSC classification, SBE selection, and DID evaluations
- Participate in hazard analysis and PIRT exercises
- Guide technical teams on PRA and reliability topics
- Maintain documentation of models and analytical results
- Review engineering analyses and design materials
Requirements
- B.S. in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering with 5+ years’ experience; M.S. with 3+ years; or Ph.D. with 1+ year
- Proficiency in PRA principles and the ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard
- Experience with fault tree/event tree development, preferably using CAFTA
- Familiarity with safety codes such as GOTHIC, MELCOR, or RADTRAD is a plus
- Understanding of regulatory guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors (e.g., NEI 18-04)
- Experience with SFR and/or Molten Salt Reactor safety analysis is highly desirable
- Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills
- Familiarity with NQA-1 and quality assurance processes
- Software engineering skills and interdisciplinary teamwork experience are a plus
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.