Procurement Engineer

About the Role

You will play a key role in shaping Hadron’s supply chain architecture—bridging technical requirements with commercial execution to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of materials essential to reactor design, prototyping, and manufacturing. The Procurement Engineer will lead sourcing, qualification, and purchasing of technical components, materials, and services required for Hadron Energy’s micro modular reactor (MMR) program. This individual will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet rigorous technical, safety, and regulatory standards. • Support development of the company’s approved supplier list (ASL) and long-term sourcing strategy for critical materials • Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or technical compliance • Translate engineering specifications into detailed procurement requirements and RFQs (Requests for Quotation) • Track procurement schedules and coordinate logistics for prototype and production activities • Ensure all purchasing activities align with company policies, export control requirements, and ethical standards • Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for reactor components, subsystems, and materials • Support vendor qualification and audit processes in coordination with Quality Assurance (QA) and Engineering teams • Maintain supplier documentation and records to meet NRC, DOE, and ASME/NQA-1 requirements • Contribute to procurement planning for large-scale manufacturing and future Gigafactory operations • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and standardize components where possible • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers while ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸supplier sourcing
• ▸vendor qualification
• ▸rfq development
• ▸procurement scheduling
• ▸compliance management
• ▸cost negotiation

What You Bring

This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with a background in engineering and supply chain who are passionate about building reliable, high-quality supply networks for advanced nuclear and clean energy systems. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field • Strong technical understanding of engineered systems, materials, and fabrication processes • Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) • Familiarity with export control (10 CFR 810/110), DOE, and NRC regulatory environments is a plus • 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain engineering, preferably in the energy, nuclear, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors • Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate technical/commercial terms • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven startup environment • Experience with supplier qualification, quality standards (ASME/NQA-1), and technical documentation management

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸erp systems
• ▸5+ years
• ▸supplier management
• ▸quality standards
• ▸regulatory knowledge

Work Environment

Onsite