What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer position at General Matter?
About the Company
At General Matter, we're strengthening America's capacity in nuclear energy to create a new set of possibilities, from generating clean energy at scale to forging energy security.
With nuclear energy powering the next wave of American progress, we're ensuring our country has the fuel it needs for the next generation of reactors, no matter what's happening around the world.
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.
About This Role
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.
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.
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Compensation and Benefits
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at General Matter. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock options. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, HSA / FSA / Commuter benefits, and various other benefits. General Matter also offers all employees an 'Unlimited Time Off' policy.
