Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

24d•$80,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective handling of nuclear materials. You will be part of the team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a criticality safety program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will conduct evaluations, perform risk assessments, and provide technical expertise to support safe operations within a nuclear fuel cycle facility.

Requirements

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of criticality safety regulations, standards, and methodologies (e.g., 10 CFR Part 70, ANSI/ANS-8 series).
Proficiency in computational tools such as SCALE, MCNP, or similar software.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
Certification as a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (e.g., ANSI/ANS-8.24).
Advanced degrees.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain nuclear criticality safety evaluations (CSEs) for processes involving fissile materials.
Perform criticality safety analyses, utilizing computational methods and tools (e.g., SCALE, MCNP) to assess system safety and compliance.
Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and ANSI/ANS criticality safety standards and regulations.
Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews of facility operations to identify and mitigate criticality safety risks.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to implement effective safety measures.
Provide technical guidance and training to personnel on criticality safety principles and procedures.
Investigate criticality safety incidents and develop corrective actions as necessary.
Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audits and regulatory reviews.