Junior Data Engineer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role: 

The Nuclear Company is a cutting-edge tech startup rapidly transforming the nuclear energy sector through innovation, digitalization, and a commitment to safe, sustainable power. We are building the future of clean energy, and reliable, high-quality data is at the core of everything we do. We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Junior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our foundational data infrastructure.  

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will be a foundational member of our engineering team, responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining scalable, robust, and secure data pipelines and data platforms. You will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making across all facets of our business, from engineering and operations to corporate development and regulatory compliance. This role requires technical expertise, an eagerness to learn and grow, and a commitment to data integrity and security paramount in the nuclear energy industry. 

Responsibilities:

Data Pipeline Support & Development:  

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of ETL/ELT (Extract, Transform, Load/Extract, Load, Transform) pipelines to move data from source systems to data warehouses/lakes. 

• Help maintain and troubleshoot existing data pipelines, ensuring data flow is consistent and reliable. 

• Contribute to automation scripts for data ingestion and processing tasks. 

Data Quality & Integrity:  

• Support initiatives to monitor data quality, identify data anomalies, and assist in data cleansing efforts. 

• Learn and apply best practices for data validation and consistency checks. 

• Understand the critical importance of data integrity and accuracy in the nuclear energy context. 

Data Storage & Access:  

• Assist in managing data within various storage solutions, including relational databases and data lake environments. 

• Help optimize data storage for performance and cost-efficiency. 

• Support data access mechanisms for data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders. 

Collaboration & Documentation:  

• Work closely with senior data engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure data solutions meet business needs. 

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for data pipelines and models. 

Continuous Learning:  

• Actively learn new data engineering tools, technologies (e.g., cloud data services, big data frameworks), and methodologies. 

• Stay informed about industry trends in data engineering and how they apply to the nuclear energy sector. 

• Develop a foundational understanding of regulatory and safety considerations related to data in the nuclear industry. 

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 

• 2+ years of experience in a data-related role (e.g., internship, academic project, entry-level position). 

• Foundational understanding of SQL for data querying and manipulation. 

• Basic programming skills in Python or Java/Scala. 
  
  
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and relational databases.
   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and complex data environments. 

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and quality. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services (e.g., S3, BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure Data Lake). 

• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka). 

• Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git). 

• Basic understanding of the nuclear energy industry, industrial control systems (ICS) data, or other highly regulated environments. 

• Internship experience in data engineering or a related field. 

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Annual company retreats

Estimated Starting Salary Range: 

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis.  The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement:

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.