Radiation Safety Officer (CHP)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Radiation Safety Officer (CHP) to lead the radiological protection program, ensuring safe operations and compliance across the facility.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or related science, 10+ years of experience, CHP certification, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, with NAVSEA qualification as a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science.
• 10+ years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Certified Health Physicist.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
• Must be able to qualify as a radiation worker as specified by NAVSEA 389-0288.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for the CT State Radioactive Material License for Calibration.
• Oversee and support internal dosimetry programs.
• Lead special projects related to continuous improvement in the radiological controls program.
• Coordinate evaluations, surveillances, and audits to strengthen radiological controls oversight.
• Direct emergency response and personnel decontamination actions for Radiological Emergency Response.
• Manage the Radiation Health Training Program.
• Conduct independent review and analysis of Quality Assurance programs.
• Perform spectral analysis using gamma spectroscopy.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Self-starter/autonomy

MS365 proficiency

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related science

Tools

Gamma spectroscopy

Job description

Radiation Safety Officer (CHP)

• Requisition ID: 2026-18654
• Location: US-CT-Groton
• Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
• Trade: Engineering
• Shift: 1st
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

Radiation Health is the cornerstone of the Radiological Protection program. It serves as an independent check on the health and performance of the rest of the nuclear enterprise through personnel and area monitoring, and environmental monitoring. Radiation Health is the primary contact with our four customers: workers, sailors, public, and the environment. Candidates with CHP certification are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to work within a large, multidisciplinary program supporting innovation and compliance across Electric Boat.

Responsibilities

• Radiation Safety Officer of the CT State Radioactive Material License for Calibration
• Oversight and support internal dosimetry programs
• Leading special projects related to continuous improvement in the radiological controls program
• Coordination of evaluations, surveillances, and audits to support and strengthen the oversight of the radiological controls program
• Direction of emergency response and personnel decontamination actions in support of the Radiological Emergency Response Organization
• Management of the Radiation Health Training Program
• Independent review and analysis of Quality Assurance programs
• Spectral analysis using gamma spectroscopy

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science
• 10+ years of post-graduate Engineering experience
• Certified Health Physicist
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
• Must be able to qualify as a radiation worker as specified by NAVSEA 389-0288.

Preferred:

• Radiological Health or Nuclear Engineering Degree
• Experience writing formal/controlled work procedures
• Radiological controls experience
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience

Skills

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects at once with attention to detail
• Proficient in MS365
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and proactively by taking the initiative in assigned work and in learning ways to create efficiencies

Environmental Attributes

Inside, Outside