PSA Engineer (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) - AMR

About EURELITE

EURELITE is developing next-generation Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technologies to support a cleaner, safer, and more resilient global energy future.

Our mission is to advance nuclear innovation through cutting-edge reactor technologies, combining advanced engineering, safety excellence, and digital capabilities to deliver the next generation of clean energy systems.

We are seeking a PSA Engineer (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) to join our Safety & Licensing Department and play a key role in establishing the safety case, risk-informed design framework, and regulatory readiness of our advanced reactor technology.

Location & Working Arrangement

EURELITE is currently building its global engineering presence. The company’s Paris office is expected to open in 2027. Until then, international candidates joining for on-site positions will initially work as part of our Beijing-based China engineering team during the first year.

For candidates interested in remote collaboration opportunities, please contact the hiring team to explore suitable arrangements.

Position Overview

As a PSA Engineer, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) activities for advanced nuclear reactor systems.

You will develop risk models, evaluate plant response under complex failure scenarios, analyze severe accident progression, and provide quantitative safety insights that directly influence reactor design optimization and licensing strategies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety foundation of a next-generation Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) and support its successful review by international nuclear regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. PSA/PRA Model Development & Risk Analysis

• Develop and maintain PSA/PRA models for advanced reactor systems.
• Perform accident sequence analysis, including:
• Event tree analysis
• Fault tree analysis
• System reliability assessment
• Evaluate key safety risk metrics, including:
• Core Damage Frequency (CDF)
• Large Early Release Frequency (LERF)
• Conduct reliability, sensitivity, and uncertainty analyses.

2. Risk-Informed Reactor Design Support

• Apply probabilistic risk insights to support reactor design optimization.
• Evaluate safety impacts of system architecture changes and design modifications.
• Identify potential risk contributors and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support integration between PSA results and engineering design decisions.

3. Nuclear Safety Analysis & Licensing Support

• Prepare PSA-related technical documentation and safety analysis reports.
• Support regulatory review processes and licensing submissions.
• Respond to technical questions from regulatory authorities and independent safety reviewers.
• Ensure compliance with international nuclear safety requirements and risk assessment practices.

4. Severe Accident & Safety System Analysis

• Support severe accident analysis and risk evaluation activities.
• Analyze:
• Emergency cooling systems
• Passive safety systems
• Severe accident progression
• Support integration of PSA results with:
• Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG)
• Source term evaluations

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in:
• Nuclear Engineering
• Safety Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Related technical disciplines

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of PSA/PRA methodologies and nuclear safety analysis.
• Familiarity with qualitative risk assessment methods, including:
• FMEA
• HAZOP
• LOPA
• Risk Matrix Analysis
• Hands-on experience with PSA/PRA software tools, such as:
• RiskSpectrum
• CAFTA
• SAPHIRE
• Equivalent platforms
• Understanding of:
• Reactor system architectures
• Emergency cooling systems
• Transient thermal-hydraulic behavior

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will be highly valued:

• Experience performing PSA/PRA studies for:
• Commercial nuclear power plants
• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Advanced Reactor Systems
• Research reactors
• Knowledge of:
• Severe Accident Management (SAMG)
• Severe accident analysis methodologies
• Source term calculation tools, such as:
• MELCOR
• MAAP
• Familiarity with international nuclear licensing frameworks and regulatory review processes.

Typical Backgrounds

Suitable candidates may come from backgrounds including:

• PSA Engineer
• Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer
• Nuclear Safety Engineer
• Safety Analysis Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• System Safety Engineer

Why Join EURELITE?

At EURELITE, you will have the opportunity to:

Work on cutting-edge Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactor technology
Contribute directly to the future of clean and reliable energy
Collaborate with international nuclear experts and engineering teams
Apply advanced simulation and AI-driven approaches to nuclear innovation
Grow with a pioneering technology company shaping the next generation of energy systems

Apply Now

If you are passionate about nuclear innovation and want to contribute to the future of sustainable energy, we welcome your application.