Radiation Safety Officer | Nuclear Compliance Lead

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

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.