Senior Project Engineering Manager

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company developing next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, safe, and reliable energy. Our lead-cooled reactor design enables high safety in a compact format, making it scalable and cost-efficient - and a strong complement to renewable energy.

We are now entering a phase where structured, high-quality engineering execution is critical to moving from design to reality - and this is where you come in.

What you'll get to do

As Senior Project Engineering Manager (PEM), you lead the engineering execution of Blykalla's SEALER reactor programme. You sit at the intersection of technical leadership, project delivery, and regulatory compliance - ensuring that multidisciplinary teams move in sync, milestones are met, and engineering output is robust and licensable.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you both define how we work and ensure it gets done.

You translate complex technical requirements into clear execution plans, align teams across disciplines, and create the structure needed to deliver a first-of-a-kind nuclear system.

You will also play a key role in shaping how we scale engineering at Blykalla, driving the adoption of design for fabrication and modularization, model-based engineering, PLM systems, and data-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

Engineering execution & technical leadership

Define and drive a clear engineering execution plan with an aligned schedule, deliverables, cost, and responsibilities

Lead coordination across disciplines (reactor, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, safety) to ensure system integration

Ensure effective engineering workflows, design control processes, and validation approaches are implemented

Ensure engineering output meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle

Risk, safety & licensing

Identify and manage technical and regulatory risks early, before they impact delivery

Ensure traceability and documentation needed for licensing and safety case development

Lead key engineering risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment

Interface with regulatory bodies and certification authorities

Cross-functional collaboration

Act as the central engineering interface across project management, engineering teams, suppliers, and regulators

Align stakeholders and maintain momentum through structured coordination

Support procurement with nuclear-grade technical requirements and supplier evaluation

Promote a strong safety culture and design-for-safety mindset

Ensure early designs implement pre-fabrication and modularization principles, and get early contractor engagement as required.

Delivery, planning & improvement

Contribute to realistic planning of engineering scope, resources, cost,, and timelines

Track progress and ensure predictable delivery against milestones

Drive continuous improvement in how we execute and scale engineering

Ensure smooth handover from engineering to manufacturing, construction, and operations

Who you'll work with

You will be part of the Plant Engineering Team and work closely with discipline leads, the CTO, project managers, and external partners. You will be a key integrator across technical domains in a team that is highly driven and committed to building something meaningful.

Who you are

Domain expertise

MSc or equivalent in Mechanical, Nuclear, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Strong experience leading engineering delivery in complex, regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, defence)

Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex programme phases

Solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and standards (SSM, IAEA, ASME, IEC, IEEE)

Experience with risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment

Familiarity with modern engineering environments (e.g. PLM, model-based engineering)

How you work

You bring structure and clarity to complex engineering challenges

You balance technical rigour with practical delivery

You anticipate risks and act early

You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes as you go

Cultural contribution

You lead with clarity and accountability, and bring people with you

You build trust through transparency and reliability

You are motivated by solving hard, first-of-a-kind problems

You care about how teams work together and contribute to a strong, collaborative environment

Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus

Why join Blykalla

Work on first-of-a-kind nuclear technology with real global impact

Take on a high-ownership role at the core of our delivery

Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, and highly skilled team

Help shape how next-generation nuclear engineering is done

Location

Stockholm

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If you want to play a key role in bringing next-generation nuclear technology from concept to reality, we'd love to hear from you.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace and believe that diversity of perspectives leads to better teams and better technology.

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