Lead, Safety Basis

The role

You will own the integrated safety basis for an enrichment facility. You will maintain the Integrated Safety Analysis, management measures, and license conditions while interfacing with the NRC.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the facility's safety basis
• Ensure the authorization basis remains current and internally consistent
• Ensure consistency between the license application, ISA Summary, and supporting analyses
• Lead safety basis reviews and evaluations for proposed design, process, and operational changes
• Interface with the NRC on license amendments, commitments, and safety basis matters
• Coordinate across ISA, criticality, consequence, fire, design, and operations teams
• Lead and mentor staff supporting safety basis development and maintenance
• Maintain configuration control and documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of nuclear safety basis / authorization basis concepts and 10 CFR Part 70, 10 CFR 830, or comparable regulatory framework
• Experience with safety basis development, maintenance, or change evaluation
• Experience leading technical teams, projects, or programs
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role
• Experience with nuclear fuel cycle facility licensing, or DOE documented safety analysis (DSA) and technical safety requirements (TSRs)
• Experience interfacing with the NRC or DOE
• Advanced degrees
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits

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

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.