Fuel Cycle Conditioning Lead (f/m/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential deep-tech organization at the forefront of advanced energy systems. Our client is scaling rapidly and seeks a Fuel Cycle Conditioning Lead to own the design and development of critical fuel cycle conditioning systems, including chamber conditioning and tritium processing. This role reports to the Fuel Cycle Group Leader and works alongside Fuel Recycling and Fuel Storage teams to deliver safe, efficient, and integrated solutions for next-generation energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end accountability for Fuel Cycle Conditioning design and technical leadership
• Define and govern the overall system architecture, including configuration, key design parameters, and fundamental safety principles
• Resolve complex, cross-disciplinary technical challenges that span beyond component or discipline boundaries
• Author critical engineering deliverables: system design descriptions, design basis documents, interface control documents, and safety analysis inputs
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team across process, mechanical, and instrumentation domains
• Report design progress, risks, and issues to leadership while managing design change control processes
• Maintain schedule and cost performance while preserving design integrity

What We're Looking For

• M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in process engineering for complex plant systems
• At least 2 years leading multidisciplinary technical teams
• Strong fluid engineering background and advanced proficiency with process engineering simulation tools
• Deep knowledge of process engineering for plant systems, safety analysis principles, and design basis development
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor physics; fusion and fission reactor expertise is a strong advantage
• Mastery of process engineering tools with understanding of mechanical analyses and instrumentation & control
• Experience with requirements management, RAMI, licensing, documentation and control, and project scheduling
• Location: Darmstadt, Germany

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team conducts an initial screening to understand your technical background and career goals. Once aligned, we submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and interview coordination flows through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth, confidential process.

Pay

Compensation details will be provided during the screening process and are determined by factors including experience, skills, and location.

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