Nuclear Operations Engineer: Deploy & Operate Safe Reactors

Antares; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares in Idaho Falls is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to translate nuclear programs into executable, deployable approaches and to help run and operate reactor systems. This role sits within nuclear operations, responsible for ensuring reactors can be deployed, started, and operated as complete systems aligned to design and safety bases.

This role will develop and deploy operational programs to ensure alignment with real-world environments while supporting training and development of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technical environments.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines to deliver complex systems or projects.
• Demonstrated ability connecting technical, regulatory, and operational requirements into executable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated technical communication skills, with the ability to engage both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of reactor experiments and plant facilities in order to maximize plant availability and customer expectations.
• Responsible for nuclear training programs for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for identification of required staffing and development of procedures, personnel and programs necessary for successful operation.
• Set and maintain high standards for performance and operational excellence.
• Ensure the effective operation of nuclear activities for Antares test and deployed reactors.
• Participate in and drive technical discussions, reviews, and working groups with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide feedback to engineering and program teams to improve the scalability and repeatability of reactor deployments
• Obtain your Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator qualifications in support of facilitating the operations of test and deployed reactors.

Skills

Regulated environments

Multidisciplinary delivery

Regulatory-to-implementation

Ambiguity handling

Technical communication

Education

BS/MS/PHD in engineering

Job description

Antares in Idaho Falls is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to translate nuclear programs into executable, deployable approaches and to help run and operate reactor systems. This role sits within nuclear operations, responsible for ensuring reactors can be deployed, started, and operated as complete systems aligned to design and safety bases.

This role will develop and deploy operational programs to ensure alignment with real-world environments while supporting training and development of