General Matter

Head of Nuclear Quality Assurance

Los Angeles, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$200kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

We are seeking a meticulous Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join our team.
The QA Manager will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of operations, equipment, and processes within a nuclear fuel cycle facility.

Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) programs in compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, and other relevant requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Support the development of training programs on quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices for facility personnel.
Certification in Quality Assurance or Nuclear QA (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, NQA-1 Lead Auditor).

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Strong knowledge of quality standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, and ISO 9001.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements from the NRC, DOE, and other applicable authorities.
Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and auditing techniques.
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.
Quality assurance experience in the nuclear industry or a related regulated environment.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

The base salary range for this role is $140,000-$200,000 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.

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.

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.
Compensation and Benefits

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