Applied Atomics

9 open remote positions

Applied Atomics delivers firm, clean electricity with proven technology by designing, building, and operating nuclear plants alongside the facilities they power. The team, founded by engineers and operators with backgrounds at SpaceX and nuclear commercialization, is focused on clean power deployment and backed by notable venture firms.

Salary Distribution 8 of 9 jobs

PTO Distribution 6 of 9 jobs

Unlimited PTO 6 jobs (67%)

Benefits Overview 8 of 9 jobs

Dental (8) Medical (8) Vision (8) Stock Plan (7) Flexible PTO (4) PTO (3) Remote Work (1) Stock plan (1)

Open Positions

CAD Designer

$138,342–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication ready drawings using Siemens NX.
  • Work closely with engineers to translate concepts into manufacturable designs.
  • Establish modeling standards and PLM integration practices for a first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant.

$138,342–$195,322/yr

  • Lead and execute civil, structural, and site development engineering for a first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant and company facilities.
  • Develop, own, and drive overall site engineering and build strategy for all major infrastructure systems, including nuclear island, turbine island, and site utilities.
  • Coordinate closely with nuclear engineering, BOP engineering, high-power systems, and construction management to develop safe, cost-effective, and rapidly deployable infrastructure.

$150,000–$250,000/yr

  • Own the end-to-end design, analysis, and build-out of balance-of-plant systems including main steam, condensate, feedwater, air-cooled condenser, and heat exchangers for a first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant.
  • Lead trade studies, system architecture decisions, and detailed mechanical design while ensuring compliance with codes like ASME, API, and NRC.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, manage vendors, and support commissioning and plant bring-up activities.

$138,342–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of critical mechanisms for reactor systems including reactivity control and safety actuators.
  • Perform detailed structural and thermal analyses, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing process development for high-reliability hardware.
  • Own hardware systems from concept through build and qualification testing in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

$147,500–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own reactor physics, neutronics, shielding, and nuclear design activities from concept through deployment.
  • Lead modeling and simulation efforts including radiation transport, core design, and fuel performance analyses.
  • Serve as nuclear technical authority and primary interface with reactor-licensing partners.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Design and develop balance-of-plant systems including main steam, feedwater, condensate, and air-cooled condensers.
  • Perform thermal, structural, and fluid analyses, create CAD models and P&IDs, and support vendor coordination for pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
  • Support hardware bring-up, field testing, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with ASME, API, and NRC codes.

$138,342–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead the design and lifecycle of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems for first-of-a-kind nuclear power plants, from interconnect to switchyards and grounding.
  • Collaborate with nuclear, BOP, I&C, and infrastructure teams to ensure safe, reliable, and constructible electrical systems.
  • Perform system studies using ETAP, SKM, or PSCAD, develop specifications, support commissioning, and manage external engineering partners.

Fuels Engineer

$138,342–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Support design, analysis, and development of the nuclear fuel system for next-generation reactors.
  • Evaluate commercial fuel designs, perform fuel performance modeling, and assess material behavior under irradiation.
  • Interface with external fuel suppliers and translate commercial fuel design data into internal models and design decisions.