Principal Safeguards And Non-Proliferation Engineer-REMOTE

Job ID
133174
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Power
Pay Rate
$84 - $135 an hour
Location
Work from home

Talascend is currently seeking a Principal Safeguards And Non-Proliferation Engineer for a Remote, contract opportunity with our client in the Nuclear sector. 

Pay rate range - $84.00 - $135.00

Overview

The role centers on creating methodologies for conducting nuclear material flow calculations and analyses to support development of material control and accounting approaches for MCFR technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Create processes and tools for characterizing nuclear material flow through MCFR plants, including approaches for MC&A.
  • Develop methodology for detecting inventory losses or anomalies and approaches for mitigation and resolution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary engineering teams to integrate safeguards and security requirements into all stages of design and concept of operations development for MCFR plants.
  • Advocate for safeguards and security requirements and constraints in MCFR design activities.
  • Facilitate licensing activities for MCFR technology.

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear or chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, material science, or a related field + minimum of 15 years relevant experience in safeguards.

Requirements

  • Prior experience with DOE or NRC material accounting and control programs is required.
  • Prior experience implementing safeguards solutions for advanced reactors and fuel cycles is required.
  • Familiarity with conventional approaches for unattended monitoring systems and state-of-the-art R&D in UMS is required.
  • Good working knowledge of molten salt reactor core design and/or molten salt chemistry is desired.
  • Prior experience conducting diversion path analysis or acquisition pathway analysis for nuclear material safeguards is desired.
  • Ability and desire to work in a rapidly evolving and iterative design environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Shift

Remote, with monthly travel for on-site work.


 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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