Nuclear Safeguards and Materials Control & Accountability (MC&A) Analyst/Engineer

The role

This person will ensure compliance with nuclear safeguards regulations and develop MC&A programs. They will support operations by maintaining material control and inventory tracking at a nuclear fuel cycle facility.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain MC&A programs to ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and international safeguards regulations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on nuclear material balances, inventories, and movements.
• Analyze and reconcile discrepancies in nuclear material accounting and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and documentation related to nuclear material control and safeguards.
• Perform nuclear material risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Collaborate with operations, security, and regulatory teams.
• Assist in developing and conducting training programs for staff on MC&A and safeguards procedures.
• Represent the organization during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and advancements in MC&A technologies.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, DOE, and IAEA safeguards requirements and regulations.
• Proficiency in MC&A software and tools, including database management systems.
• Familiarity with nuclear material measurement techniques and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for preparing regulatory reports and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated, high-security environment.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach.
• Certification in nuclear safeguards or material control (e.g., ANSI/ANS 3.5).
• Experience in nuclear safeguards or MC&A at a nuclear facility.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium. The company is designing, building, and operating low-cost enrichment services in the US to produce nuclear fuel.