Program Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable position offering significant project management responsibility within cutting-edge nuclear energy initiatives, though demanding high-level regulatory knowledge.
- Opportunity to lead nuclear energy projects
- Complex project management in regulatory environments
- Prospects for impactful career development
Pros
- Lead high-impact projects shaping future nuclear deployment
- Direct involvement with DOE and regulatory stakeholders
- Opportunity for project management certification and skills growth
Cons
- Possibility of high-stress project conditions
- Complexity of regulatory compliance can be challenging
- Limited remote work expected due to stakeholder engagement
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site in Idaho Falls, ID
Good fit
- Experienced project managers in nuclear or energy
- Individuals looking to develop leadership and policy skills
- Professionals eager for high-impact roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking project management experience
- Those seeking purely remote roles
- Candidates uncomfortable with intense regulatory landscapes
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Program Manager to drive execution across our Aalo-X experimental reactor at INL and the Aalo-1 reactor as part of the Aalo-Pod, our first commercial product. This role will be responsible for managing schedules, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring deliverables are met on time. You will work closely with engineering, regulatory, manufacturing, and DOE/NRC stakeholders to keep our ambitious timelines on track.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive project execution for Aalo-X at INL, ensuring DOE authorization milestones are met.
• Lead program coordination for Aalo-1 within the Aalo-Pod, our first commercial deployment.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and risk management plans to keep projects moving forward.
• Align cross-functional teams, including engineering, licensing, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with DOE, NRC, national labs, and commercial partners.
• Track and report progress, proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks.
• Ensure regulatory and technical milestones are met for both Aalo-X and Aalo-1 deployment.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of program/project management experience in nuclear, energy, or advanced technology fields.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on aggressive timelines.
• Experience working with DOE, NRC, or other regulatory bodies is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive urgency across teams.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Aalo?
• Lead high-impact programs shaping the future of nuclear energy.
• Work alongside top experts in advanced reactors and clean energy.
• Be part of a fast-moving, execution-driven startup environment.
Interested? Apply now to help accelerate the future of energy.
