General Matter

General Matter

Radiological Protection Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$175kDetected 8 days ago
Customer SupportCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • We are seeking a skilled Radiological Protection Engineer to provide technical expertise in radiation protection and safety for the design and licensing of nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
  • This role is critical to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the development of robust radiological protection measures for safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement radiological protection programs and strategies for nuclear facility design and licensing.
  • Perform radiological analyses to evaluate potential exposure risks and ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and international standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, and ANSI).
  • Support facility licensing activities by preparing radiological safety documentation, including environmental impact statements and safety analysis reports.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate radiation protection measures into facility design, including shielding, ventilation, and monitoring systems.
  • Provide technical support during regulatory reviews, inspections, and hearings.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to personnel on radiological protection principles, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in radiation protection software and modeling tools (e.g., MCNP, SCALE, MicroShield).
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 20, NRC guidance, DOE orders, and international standards.
  • Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
  • Experience in radiological protection within the nuclear industry, preferably in fuel cycle facilities or reactor licensing.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Experience

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$175,000 annually.
  • Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
  • Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.
  • In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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