UFOperator

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium.

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.

In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post‑scarcity society.

We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

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.

Help us build a high‑energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.