Fuel Cycle Fuel Recycling Lead (f/m/d)

Who You Are

• M.Sc. in nuclear engineering or chemical engineering.
• Experience in fluid engineering.
• Advanced experience specifically in process engineering simulation tools.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and 2 years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of process engineering for plant systems, safety analysis principles, and design basis development.
• Experience designing and calculating fluid process
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor physics.
• Advanced fission reactor knowledge is an advantage.
• Fusion is an advantage.
• Mastery of process engineering tools.
• Understanding processes, mechanical analysis and I&C.
• Manage requirements, FMEA, licensing, documentation and control.
• Project scheduling.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fluid engineering applied to the nuclear industry.
• Experience in advanced nuclear reactor systems.
• Experience in advanced fusion systems.
• Programming skills.

What We Offer

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.
• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.
• Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily.
• Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.
• Equipment: We offer state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptops. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.
• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.
• Mobility with NAVIT: We partner with NAVIT to support your flexible commuting needs—whether it’s a public transportation ticket, taxi rides or car-sharing you choose what fits your lifestyle.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.

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