UF6 Operator

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency. UF6 Operator: We are seeking a UF₆ Enrichment System Operator to support development, commissioning, pilot operations, and full-scale operation of a uranium enrichment facility. This role will lead development of the facility Concept of Operations (CONOPS), advise on operator training programs and procedures, support R&D and pilot-scale testing activities, and serve as the senior operating authority during commissioning and startup. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on UF₆ operational experience, strong system-level understanding, and the ability to translate engineering design into safe, executable plant operations in both development and production environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or related education preferred.
7+ years of experience in uranium enrichment, nuclear fuel cycle operations, or similar high-hazard process facilities.
Direct operational experience with UF₆ handling systems, including feed and withdrawal stations, cylinder movement, and gas transfer systems.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, pilot operations, or major system modifications in a regulated facility.
Strong understanding of nuclear safety culture and procedural compliance.
Demonstrated ability to interpret P&IDs, system descriptions, and engineering change documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in UF6 enrichment facilities.
Prior involvement in pilot-scale testing, R&D operations, or first-of-a-kind system startup.
Experience developing CONOPS or operating philosophy for new nuclear facilities.
Experience developing operator training and qualification programs.
Familiarity with DOE or NRC regulated facilities.
Background supporting HALEU operations.
Proven leadership experience guiding operations teams during complex build, testing, or startup phases.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the facility Concept of Operations (CONOPS), including UF₆ feed, withdrawal, cylinder handling, sampling, and upset response philosophy.
Support and lead R&D and pilot-scale enrichment operations, including test campaigns, system configuration changes, and evaluation of new or developmental process designs.
Translate engineering designs into executable operating procedures and safe work practices for both pilot and production systems.
Serve as the operations representative during design reviews, hazard analyses, system turnover, commissioning, and startup activities.
Act as Lead Operator during commissioning, pilot testing, and early operations, including system walkdowns, operational testing, and issue resolution.
Develop and advise on operator training programs, qualification standards, and staffing models to ensure operational readiness.
Provide operational leadership during abnormal conditions and emergent equipment or process issues.
Mentor operators and technicians in system knowledge, nuclear professionalism, and safe work execution.