csmc

Director/Vice President, Nuclear Engineering

Waterloo, Ontario · Exec

No sponsorship$10k-$15kDetected 20 days ago

CybersecurityANSYSSystems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignCOMSOLFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationRegulatory Affairs

About the role

In a short time, CSMC has established real momentum.
This role provides leadership across reactor physics, thermal‑hydraulics, systems engineering, safety analysis, and regulatory readiness, while supporting early CNSC engagement and licensing strategy.
You will work directly with the CEO, COO, Chief Scientist, and EVP Engineering Emeritus, playing a central role in advancing CSMC's microreactor technology from concept to prototype and deployment.

Lead the Nuclear Engineering department, including reactor design, analysis, modelling, and systems integration.
Establish engineering processes aligned with CSA N286, N299, and CNSC expectations for design control, configuration management, and technical baselining.
Reactor Design & Development
Oversee development of microreactor systems, including core design, heat‑transport systems, shielding, and safety‑related components.
Guide engineering teams in producing high‑quality technical deliverables, design documentation, and analysis packages.
Support prototyping, test planning, and experimental validation activities.
Regulatory & Licensing Support
Support early‑stage regulatory engagement, including CNSC Vendor Design Review (VDR), pre‑licensing discussions, and licensing strategy development.
Collaborate with regulatory affairs, quality, and safety teams to prepare technical basis documents, safety analyses, and design submissions.
Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners across multiple concurrent projects.

Master's degree (or higher) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10-15+ years of experience in nuclear engineering, reactor development, or regulated nuclear programs.
Demonstrated experience in CNSC‑regulated environments, including VDR, PDR, or facility licensing.
Strong understanding of nuclear systems, reactor physics, thermal‑hydraulics, and multiphysics analysis.
Hands‑on experience with tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, MCNP, SERPENT, or equivalent.
Experience working within a nuclear management system and nuclear QA environment (CSA N286/N299).
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical programs.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, early‑stage engineering environment.
We care deeply about execution, long term impact and earning the trust required to deliver systems that will service Canada and its allies for decades.

Experience with advanced reactors, microreactors, or FOAK nuclear technologies.
Background in robotics, automation, or mechatronics (asset).
Experience with prototyping, experimental systems, or test loop development.
Familiarity with nuclear economics, policy, and deployment strategy.
You'll join a team of engineers, scientists, and mission ‑ driven builders who care deeply about solving hard problems that matter.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements.

Along the way, you'll have access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements.

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