Nuclear Safety Analysis Manager

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors. We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ "IMSR"), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase. With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy's IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company's growth business plan.The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites. We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion. We are seeking people who:Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company's IMSR plant.Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:The Safety Manager, under the direction of the Engineering Director, is primarily responsible for leading and building our safety analysis team, establishing and growing a world-class safety analysis organization while managing all aspects of safety analysis and supporting regulatory compliance and licensing activities for the development and deployment of our IMSR technology. The successful candidate will recruit, develop, and lead a team of safety engineers and analysts, collaborate closely with the design and licensing teams, and ensure the safety case for our advanced reactor design meets all regulatory requirements and demonstrates the inherent safety features of our technology. Other responsibilities include:Leadership and Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and SpecialistsEstablish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projectsConduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team membersFoster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvementRecruit and build a high-performing safety analysis teamEstablish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practicesManage departmental budget and resource planningSafety Analysis Program ManagementOversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR designDirect the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs)Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal-hydraulic and neutronics codesOversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating eventsManage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performanceDirect dose consequence and radiological release scenario analysesOversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programsEnsure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teamsRegulatory and Licensing LeadershipPrepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensingOversee development of DOE-required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE-STD-3009Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off-normal operations, and facility security considerationsEstablish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safetyOversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorizationEnsure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approachesLead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE)Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidanceRepresent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussionsOversee development of technical specifications and operational limitsManage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activitiesStrategic Planning and CommunicationDevelop long-term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goalsCollaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategyIdentify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and toolsPresent safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directorsInterface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety-related decisionsCoordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approachSupport business development activities with safety analysis expertiseRepresent the company at industry conferences and technical forumsModeling and SimulationDevelop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry-standard codesBuild thermal-hydraulic models of reactor systems and componentsPerform single and coupled physics simulationsValidate models against experimental data and benchmarksDocument modeling assumptions, methodologies, and resultsDocumentation and ReportingPrepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and resultsCreate clear visualizations and presentations of analysis resultsMaintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activitiesContribute to technical publications and conference papersDevelop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentationCollaborationWork closely with Physics, Thermal-Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design TeamsInterface with external partners including national laboratories and consultantsParticipate in design reviews and technical meetingsSupport integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplinesContribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methodsQuality Assurance and DocumentationEnsure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and resultsMaintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activitiesOversee configuration management of safety analysis models and toolsEnsure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D)Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis workRequirementsEducationM.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferredExperienceMinimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysisMinimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teamsDemonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilitiesExperience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE)Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparationExperience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyTechnical SkillsProficiency with thermal-hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar)Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar)Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methodsFamiliarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) conceptsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar)Experience with data analysis and visualizationProfessional SkillsExcellent technical writing and documentation skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityAbility to work independently and as part of a teamEffective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiencesProject management and time management capabilitiesCritical thinking and ability to defend technical positionsAssetsExperience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systemsFamiliarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristicsExperience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processesKnowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD-1189, DOE-STD-3009, 10 CFR 830)Experience with severe accident analysis codesBackground in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)Experience with uncertainty quantification methodsKnowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modelingKnowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA)Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysisPrevious experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projectsPublications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedingsActive participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA)BenefitsExtended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), + an additional Health Spending AccountA vacation policy designed to support your work-life balanceEAP Programs available to you and your family Wellness Subsidy Annual Performance ReviewPaid United Way Volunteer Days - A chance to give back!Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@

Created: 2026-04-02