Nuclear Ops Lead: Deploy & Scale Safe Microreactors

Antares; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares is seeking a Nuclear Operations Lead to ensure our reactor programs are translated into deployable, safe operating systems. You will lead the Nuclear Operations organization and develop personnel, procedures, and programs ensuring alignment with design basis, safety basis, and plant programs.

The ideal candidate will navigate cross-disciplinary challenges, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and drive clarity and execution in fast-paced, high-precision environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ 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 to connect 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

• Oversee 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

Job description

Antares is seeking a Nuclear Operations Lead to ensure our reactor programs are translated into deployable, safe operating systems. You will lead the Nuclear Operations organization and develop personnel, procedures, and programs ensuring alignment with design basis, safety basis, and plant programs.

The ideal candidate will navigate cross-disciplinary challenges, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and drive clarity and execution in fast-paced, high-precision environments.