Sr. Human Factors Engineer

Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission called the SMR-300 small modular reactor. The position is offered by SMR LLC, a member of the Holtec International family—a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for the nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry. Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers working on the next-generation nuclear power plant. 

Areas of responsibility may include the following:

• Develop and implement Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities in support of new nuclear plant design, development, and licensing.
• Derive, manage, and maintain HFE requirements in alignment with applicable nuclear regulatory guidance and industry standards.
• Conduct task analysis and human error analysis to support safety and licensing activities, staffing strategies, identification and evaluation of Important Human Actions (IHAs), and human-system integration.
• Support the design and review of Human-System Interfaces (HSIs), including control rooms, digital systems, local control stations and panels.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design and maintenance reviews to ensure HFE requirements, including maintainability and lifecycle considerations, are effectively integrated across plant systems.
• Plan and execute HFE Verification and Validation (V&V), including Integrated System Validation (ISV).
• Prepare HFE assessments and licensing documentation to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and present technical findings to internal stakeholders and nuclear regulators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, or a related engineering, psychology, or human-centered design discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 10–15 years of relevant Human Factors Engineering experience in nuclear or other regulated safety-critical industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Recognized subject matter expert in Human Factors Engineering, including task analysis, human error analysis, Human-System Interface (HSI) design, and Verification and Validation (V&V).
• Demonstrated experience leading Human Factors programs aligned with applicable nuclear regulatory guidance and industry standards.
• Authors, reviews, and approves key HFE technical documents, methodologies, licensing submittals, and program plans.
• Communicates persuasively and effectively across all levels of the organization, with clients, and with nuclear regulators.
• Exercises exceptional judgment in complex technical, regulatory, and project decisions.
• Provides vision, leadership, and direction for large, complex projects.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams and ensures integration of human factors requirements across plant design, safety analysis, and licensing activities.
• Mentors and develops junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrates strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, ensuring accountability for results across projects and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree strongly preferred, Ph.D. or equivalent recognized technical expertise highly desirable.
• Demonstrated HFE leadership experience in nuclear.
• Extensive experience leading elements of an HFE program consistent with NRC guidance (e.g., NUREG-0711, NUREG-0700) and supporting regulatory audits or inspections.
• Proven leadership in Integrated System Validation (ISV), control room modernization, or digital HSI implementation programs.
• Demonstrated experience integrating HFE program outputs into plant design, safety and licensing documentation, and verification and validation activities.
• Direct experience supporting regulatory interactions, including preparation of responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and participation in public or regulatory meetings.
• Deep familiarity with applicable nuclear regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry standards (e.g., NRC regulations, Regulatory Guides, IEEE, EPRI, ISO).
• Proven ability to guide client relationships, strategic technical decisions, and multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex regulatory environments.

Salary range: $130,000.00-$150,000.00

Holtec International offers a competitive benefits package to eligible associates, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.