Criticality Safety Engineer

Criticality Safety Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer based in our Richland, WA office. Candidates will obtain a site‑specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst qualification to support implementation of a DOE approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non‑reactor nuclear facility.

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS analyst.
• Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations or infractions.
• Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
• Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society).
• Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.
• Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
• Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS program.
• Mentor less experienced NCS analysts and analysts‑in‑training on all aspects of criticality safety.
• Develop, revise, and review NCS documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), NCS design analyses, and calculations (DACs).
• Complete required NCS annual operational reviews.
• Provide daily nuclear facility support through walk‑downs, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, and participation in facility operational safety boards.

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 1–2 years of NCS experience is required (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred) or seven years of equivalent technical experience in lieu of a B.S.

Experience with the Approach to Critical (e.g., NCSP Hands‑On Criticality Safety Course) is preferred.

Hiring salary range: $90,000 – $105,000. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• 15 days paid time off
• Parental leave

Highly preferred.

• US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail.

Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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