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About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
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At a glance
- Anticipated Time Frame: January - May
- Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX
About the role
The Licensing Engineering Intern supports licensing, regulatory strategy, and safety-basis development for advanced nuclear reactor projects, with emphasis on Non-Light Water Reactors (non-LWRs) and DOE/NRC-regulated facilities. Working under the guidance of experienced licensing engineers, you will assist with regulatory analysis, safety analysis documentation, and preparation of technical materials that support interactions with the DOE/NRC.
This role provides hands-on experience with nuclear licensing processes, risk-informed safety analysis, and regulatory compliance for advanced reactor technologies.
What you'll do
- Licensing Basis & Methodology
- Assist engineers in developing and maintaining the project licensing basis for advanced reactor systems.
- Support preparation and review of regulatory documentation such as technical reports, licensing submittals, and supporting analysis.
- Perform regulatory research on NRC and DOE requirements.
- SSC Safety Classification & Design Interface
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to gather design information needed for licensing and safety documentation.
- Assist in maintaining traceability between design information and the project safety or licensing basis.
- Support documentation related to the classification of Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs).
- Risk-Informed Methods Exposure
- Assist engineers in applying risk-informed and performance-based licensing approaches such as the Licensing Modernization Project (NEI 18-04).
- Regulatory Submissions
- Prepare and review licensing documents and technical reports (PSARs, FSARs, License Amendment Requests, COL/ML/ESP/CP/OL/SDAs as applicable).
Required Qualifications
- Education: Completed bachelor’s degree or will complete by December 2026 in Nuclear Engineering (preferred), Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or closely related engineering/science field.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of nuclear reactor fundamentals (reactor theory, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics) and reactor systems.
- Skills: Technical writing and oral communication. Ability to learn complex regulatory and technical requirements. Strong analytical problem-solving ability. Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency with common engineering analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline.
- Regulatory & DOE Knowledge
- Familiarity with nuclear reactor safety or nuclear systems design.
Requirements:
- Based in the United States
- Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on technical experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Corporate Gym Membership
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.