Head of Process Engineering

About this role

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

About This Role

We are seeking a Head of Engineering Design to build and lead the organization responsible for designing the mechanical systems and plant layout for our next-generation nuclear enrichment facility. This role blends technical leadership with organizational building, driving the development of multidisciplinary teams, engineering processes, and design standards that enable rapid execution without compromising quality. The ideal candidate thrives in highly collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex cross-functional challenges, and knows how to scale engineering organizations from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a team of Nuclear, Chemical, Process and Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and Supply Chain Specialists, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.

• Establish and enforce design processes, documentation standards, and configuration management practices to maintain quality and traceability across all deliverables.

• Drive cross-disciplinary integration between process engineering, mechanical design, facilities and construction teams.