Nuclear Criticality Safety Analyst — Lead & Mentor

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 267,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition assistance
Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Analyst to provide technical guidance ensuring subcritical conditions for fissionable material operations. Role includes leading evaluations, conducting reviews, and mentoring junior staff in criticality safety practices.

Positions are available at Analyst 3 or 4 levels, with responsibilities expanding at the higher level. On-site work in Los Alamos, NM with eligibility for security clearances and access to comprehensive LANL

Qualifications

  • 7–8 years in criticality safety or related field
  • Advanced knowledge of NCS, evaluations, and DOE/ANSI standards
  • Ability to communicate complex NCS concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts in NCS practices

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to operating organizations to ensure subcritical operations
  • Lead NCS evaluations as the lead analyst and review others' work
  • Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations and NCS reports
  • Lead and participate in NCS assessments, audits, and emergency response planning
  • Prepare and present technical reports for LANL and the broader criticality-safety community

Skills

Criticality safety
NCS evaluations
Mentor/coach
Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Physics

Tools

NCS computer codes

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Analyst to provide technical guidance ensuring subcritical conditions for fissionable material operations. Role includes leading evaluations, conducting reviews, and mentoring junior staff in criticality safety practices.

Positions are available at Analyst 3 or 4 levels, with responsibilities expanding at the higher level. On-site work in Los Alamos, NM with eligibility for security clearances and access to comprehensive LANL

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