Design Safety Engineer

Proxima Fusion(2 months ago)

Munich, GermanyOnsiteFull TimeSenior$129,476 - $174,992 (estimated)Stellarator Design

About this role

The Design Safety Engineer at Proxima Fusion focuses on enhancing the safety of stellarator designs by prioritizing radiological safety and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves collaboration with engineering and physics teams, reviewing designs, analyzing accident scenarios, and supporting licensing and safety case development. Additionally, the engineer will conduct failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA) and develop procedures for tritium handling and waste minimization, directly influencing the design of nuclear power plants and ensuring risk mitigation.

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Required Skills

Nuclear Safety
Design Review
Engineering Collaboration
Neutronics Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Case Development
Tritium Handling
Radiation Safety Training
Risk Analysis
Python Programming

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Qualifications

Nuclear engineering degree (desirable)

About Proxima Fusion

www.proximafusion.com

Proxima Fusion is a leading fusion startup based in Europe, focusing on developing the first generation of fusion power plants utilizing quasi-isodynamic (QI) stellarators. By leveraging decades of research and advancements in magnetic confinement fusion technology, Proxima Fusion aims to deliver clean, safe, and abundant fusion energy to the grid. The company partners with the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, combining the expertise of fusion scientists with engineering and computational specialists to revolutionize the energy landscape. Through its innovative approach, Proxima Fusion is poised to be at the forefront of the commercial fusion industry.