Nuclear Pilot Site Leader – Reactor Operations

Deep Fission; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Fission is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our reactor pilot site in Parsons, Kansas, including direct oversight of the site's reactor operators. This role owns operational readiness, safety, and performance on site as the Gravity Nuclear Reactor pilot project moves from construction and commissioning toward reactor testing and pilot operations.

The ideal candidate brings a background in nuclear plant operations leadership, hands-on management of operating crews, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nuclear plant operations, operations management, or site leadership at a licensed facility or comparable regulated site.
• Active or prior NRC Operator license.
• Directly supervised operations personnel, including scheduling and performance management.
• Working knowledge of nuclear operating procedures and regulatory expectations for plant operations.
• Experience in nuclear safety culture and quality assurance programs.
• Led on-site teams through construction-to-operations transitions or startup activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills across engineering, licensing, and corporate functions.
• U.S. person eligible to meet DOE Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations at the Parsons, KS facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of reactor testing, startup, and pilot operations activities.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, engineering, and licensing teams to align site activities with the overall project plan.
• Own site operational readiness milestones, ensuring procedures, staffing, and equipment are in place ahead of planned testing and operational phases.
• Manage site budget, schedule, and resource needs in coordination with corporate operations and project leadership.
• Directly supervise and manage all site personnel including operators, chemistry, Radcon, and Maintenance.
• Build and lead the site's operator team, including hiring support, onboarding, qualification tracking, and ongoing training coordination.
• Mentor and develop operators as the site progresses from construction and commissioning through pilot operations.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and radiological/industrial safety programs at the site.
• Support incident investigation, corrective action tracking, and lessons-learned processes for site events.
• Coordinate with corporate operations, licensing, and engineering leadership to align site-level execution with enterprise programs.

Skills

Nuclear operations leadership

NRC license

Operations personnel supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staffing & training oversight

Cross-functional coordination

Export control (810)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Navy nuclear program experience considered equivalent

Job description

Deep Fission is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our reactor pilot site in Parsons, Kansas, including direct oversight of the site's reactor operators. This role owns operational readiness, safety, and performance on site as the Gravity Nuclear Reactor pilot project moves from construction and commissioning toward reactor testing and pilot operations.

The ideal candidate brings a background in nuclear plant operations leadership, hands-on management of operating crews, and