Lead NDA Engineer - Non-Destructive Assay & Systems Expert

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking an NDA Engineer in Idaho Falls, ID, to provide expert technical reviews of NDA systems for TRU and LLW programs. You will ensure compliance with ANSI/ISO standards, QA procedures, and regulatory requirements across the Waste Management TRU Program.

The role includes validating data, modeling with ISOCS, and supporting calibration, software validation, and audits. Strong NDA experience and familiarity with gamma spectroscopy tools are required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing NDA reviews in TRU/LLW/MLLW programs.
• Familiarity with NDA instruments (RBAS/ISOCS/SGRS/DAS).
• Ability to validate measurement data and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent technical reviews of NDA systems, procedures, and data.
• Recommend improvements for NDA techniques and system reliability.
• Review and approve operating, calibration, and QA procedures.
• Review RTR recordings for items needing modeling and corrections.
• Perform ISOCS modeling for waste configurations to optimize accuracy.
• Oversee calibration, operation, and troubleshooting of NDA instruments.
• Support instrument operations and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Assist in software validation and testing for NDA systems.
• Validate NDA data and batch reports in the Waste Tracking System.
• Ensure NDA activities comply with DOE, EPA, and WIPP WAC.
• Support regulatory audits and on-site participation.

Skills

NDA oversight

Technical review

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Canberra Genie2k

Ortec Maestro

GammaVision

MGA

FRAM

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking an NDA Engineer in Idaho Falls, ID, to provide expert technical reviews of NDA systems for TRU and LLW programs. You will ensure compliance with ANSI/ISO standards, QA procedures, and regulatory requirements across the Waste Management TRU Program.

The role includes validating data, modeling with ISOCS, and supporting calibration, software validation, and audits. Strong NDA experience and familiarity with gamma spectroscopy tools are required.