Prototype Test Facility Manager

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the leading MMR developer, Hadron Energy is building factory‑produced, transportable microreactors that provide 24/7 carbon‑free power for data centers, government facilities, industrial sites, and remote communities. Our mission is to create a brighter, healthier, and more equitable energy future.

This is a full‑time on‑site role for a Prototype Test Facility Manager
, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is ideal for an experienced, hands‑on engineering leader with a strong background in operating, commissioning, and managing complex experimental test facilities or first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) engineering projects.

You will have complete ownership of Hadron’s prototype test facility, from commissioning and shakedown to steady‑state test operations
. You will lead a dedicated team of engineers and technicians, working closely with our cross‑functional design teams (nuclear, mechanical, I&C) to develop test plans
, execute experiments, and validate the performance of key reactor components and integrated systems. This role is critical for de‑risking our design and providing the empirical data needed for licensing and commercialization.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  , Nuclear Engineering
  , Electrical Engineering
  , or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in managing and operating complex engineering test facilities, laboratories, or pilot plants
• Direct, hands‑on experience with commissioning
  , shakedown
  , and systems integration of large‑scale mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems,
  data acquisition (DAQ), and sensor technology for experimental setups
• Proven leadership in operational safety
  , including developing and implementing test procedures
  , safety protocols
  , and quality assurance (QA) programs
• Experience leading teams of engineers, operators, and technicians in a fast‑paced R&D or startup environment
• Experience developing test plans and procedures directly from engineering design requirements
• Familiarity with nuclear systems, components, or NQA-1 quality standards is a major plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Passion for clean energy and a startup‑minded approach to problem‑solving

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Design

Industries:
Utilities, Energy Technology, and Manufacturing

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