Hadron Energy, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Materials Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development and is seeking a Materials Engineer to support the design and qualification of materials for their systems. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure materials meet performance and safety standards under challenging conditions.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Lead material selection, evaluation, and qualification for components operating under nuclear, thermal, and mechanical stress conditions
Conduct material property analysis, testing, and characterization, including tensile, creep, fatigue, and corrosion testing
Collaborate with design and structural teams to ensure materials meet performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements
Support the development of welding, joining, and fabrication processes for high-temperature alloys and pressure-boundary materials
Interface with suppliers, laboratories, and research institutions to source and validate advanced materials and coatings
Contribute to the design of radiation-tolerant and corrosion-resistant materials for reactor and balance-of-plant systems
Develop and maintain material databases, specifications, and test plans in alignment with ASME, ASTM, and NRC standards
Support component and subsystem testing programs, analyzing results and recommending design or process improvements
Collaborate with QA and regulatory teams to ensure material traceability, documentation, and quality compliance
Research emerging materials technologies applicable to nuclear and energy systems (e.g., ceramics, composites, advanced steels)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred for senior roles)
5+ years of experience in materials development, selection, or qualification, preferably within nuclear, aerospace, or energy industries
Strong understanding of metallurgy, thermal-mechanical behavior, and material degradation mechanisms
Experience with high-temperature alloys, stainless steels, ceramics, and corrosion-resistant materials
Familiarity with ASME Section III, ASTM standards, and nuclear materials codes and regulations
Hands-on experience with material testing methods, microstructural analysis (SEM, EDS), and nondestructive evaluation (NDE)
Knowledge of radiation effects, oxidation, and embrittlement phenomena in metallic and nonmetallic materials
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams
Passion for innovation, clean energy, and developing materials that enable the next generation of nuclear technology
Company
Hadron Energy, Inc.
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.9M2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
Recent News
2025-12-09
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