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Nuclear Design Basis Engineer

General Matter · Los Angeles, CA

Posted 27 days ago · $150,000–$210,000

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This role has been open
27 days
General Matter's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of General Matter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at General Matter
high
65 stale, 1 reposted of 133 open
Hiring momentum
151 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Nuclear Design Basis Engineer at General Matter, you will be responsible for defining the engineering criteria that guide the design of facility systems, structures, and components. Your role involves translating safety functions and regulatory requirements into clear design criteria, establishing guidelines for natural phenomena hazards, and ensuring that designs conform to these established criteria. You will collaborate with various teams to maintain documentation and configuration control of design basis documents.

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4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Nuclear, or a related engineering field
  • Strong knowledge of design basis and design criteria development for regulated or safety-critical facilities
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASME) and natural phenomena hazard criteria
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • 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
  • Experience at a nuclear, DOE, national lab, or NRC-licensed facility
  • Experience with Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) and safety classification of systems, structures, and components
  • Experience with natural phenomena hazard analysis or external event assessment

What you get

  • Base salary range of $150,000–$210,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of work-life balance or remote work options
  • The role requires extended hours and weekends as necessary
  • Compensation bands may vary based on various factors, indicating potential variability in pay

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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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