Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC. is an engineering, technology, and security firm supporting government programs, national laboratories, nuclear operations, and other complex projects. The Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer will perform criticality safety evaluations for systems handling fissile materials and develop related analyses, documentation, controls, and procedures. The role also provides technical guidance, supports hazard analyses and compliance reviews, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on nuclear safety activities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and support nuclear criticality safety evaluations to ensure the safe handling, storage, processing, and transportation of fissile materials
• Develop, review, and maintain criticality safety documentation, analyses, and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements
• Identify, evaluate, and implement criticality safety controls and limits for nuclear operations and projects
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, operations, and safety personnel regarding criticality safety requirements
• Participate in audits, inspections, and reviews to demonstrate compliance with nuclear safety regulations and standards
• Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety reviews for nuclear facilities and activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve safety issues and support project execution
• Assist with the development and delivery of training related to nuclear criticality safety, as needed
• Maintain awareness of changes in regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to nuclear criticality safety
• Work effectively in a team environment to communicate and exchange information

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with relevant technical experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in the nuclear industry, including environments involving nuclear materials, nuclear safety, or regulated nuclear operations
• Experience supporting or performing safety analyses, technical evaluations, or safety-related documentation
• Familiarity with nuclear safety principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (DOE, NRC, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams
• Proficiency in use of MCNP or SCALE for criticality safety analyses
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge
• This position is available in Oak Ridge, TN, Idaho Falls, ID, and remote
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40 hours per week