Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Amentum; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 81 000 - 99 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Resumo da oferta

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support projects out of Pittsburgh, PA. The role requires obtaining site-specific NCS Analyst Qualification to implement a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in a non-reactor facility.

Responsibilities include leading NCS evaluations, providing guidance, conducting reviews, and participating in training and assessments, with daily facility support and coordination with safety boards. U.S.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science plus 1–2 years NCS experience, or 7 years of equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance and facility credentials. U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Lead NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
• Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Lead or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and deviations.
• Assist in emergency response preparation (procedures, plans, drills).
• Prepare and present technical reports to the criticality safety community.

Conhecimentos

Nuclear Criticality Safety

Attention to detail

Communication

DOE clearance

DOE Q clearance readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, engineering, math, or science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support projects out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Candidates will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support the implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
• Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
• Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
• Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society, etc.).
• Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.
• Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
• Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
• Mentor of less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.
• Development, revision, and review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation, such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analysis, and Calculations (DACs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation.
• Complete the required NCS annual Operational Reviews.
• Daily nuclear facility support; consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 1-2 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience is required (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred) or 7 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.

• Experience in Approach to Critical (e.g., NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course) preferred.
• DOE-specific experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Educational Requirements

An alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Compensation Details

$90,000+

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/21/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based based on business needs.

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