Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer
Core
Develop, implement, and maintain criticality safety programs to ensure safe handling of nuclear materials and compliance with regulatory standards.
Role type
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Builds
Criticality safety evaluations (CSEs) and safety analyses for nuclear fuel cycle processes
Domain
Nuclear energy / Fuel enrichment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nuclear engineering fundamentals, Criticality safety regulations (10 CFR Part 70, ANSI/ANS-8 series), Computational analysis tools (SCALE, MCNP), Risk assessment, Audit and inspection, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer certification (ANSI/ANS-8.24), Professional Engineer (PE) license, Advanced degree, Fast-paced engineering environment experience
Technologies
SCALE, MCNP
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain nuclear criticality safety evaluations (CSEs), Perform criticality safety analyses using computational methods, Conduct audits and inspections to mitigate risks, Provide technical guidance and training, Investigate criticality safety incidents, Maintain accurate documentation for regulatory reviews
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC