Safeguards Specialist

terrestrialenergy; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Vacation policy for work-life balance

EAP Programs

Wellness Subsidy

Annual Performance Review

Job summary

Terrestrial Energy is seeking a Safeguards Specialist at its headquarters in Bryan, Texas. The role focuses on integrating nuclear material control measures into the design of their advanced Generation-IV IMSR technology.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations while collaborating with engineering teams. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or related fields, coupled with at least four years of relevant experience.

Benefits include an extended healthcare plan, a vacation policy promoting work-life balance, and annual performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in nuclear safeguards material accountancy.
• Strong understanding of NRC and IAEA safeguards regulations.
• Experience managing technical projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate safeguards features into IMSR design processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on material accountability measures.
• Serve as primary liaison with NRC, IAEA, and DOE on safeguards.
• Develop regulatory reporting structure and prepare submissions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge and compliance mindset

Systems thinking for design integration

Technical communication and stakeholder engagement

Innovation in addressing novel safeguards challenges

Ethical commitment to nonproliferation objectives

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Team player with ability to collaborate

Flexible and adaptable to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, physics, or related technical field

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Material accounting systems

Non-destructive assay technologies

Simulation and analysis tools

Job description

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy? Become a part of the leading Generation‑IV nuclear plant development team at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced Generation‑IV nuclear reactors.

We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost‑competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase. With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high‑performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.

Qualifications

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role.

Safeguards Specialist – Responsibilities

The Safeguards Specialist, reporting to the R&D Director, is primarily responsible for integration and development of nuclear material control and accountability measures into nuclear power plant design. This role focuses on embedding safeguards‑by‑design principles, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations while addressing the unique characteristics of IMSR technology.

• Integrate safeguards features into IMSR design processes, ensuring alignment with DOE, NRC and IAEA requirements while accommodating the unique characteristics of liquid salt fuel systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed material accountability measures into facility layouts, process flows, and operational procedures without compromising reactor performance and safety.
• Serve as primary liaison with NRC, IAEA, and DOE on safeguards matters during the design phase.
• Develop the regulatory reporting structure and prepare regulatory submissions including Design Information Questionnaires.
• Ensure design compliance with 10 CFR Parts 50, 74 and 75, DOE orders, and IAEA safeguards standards.
• Develop measurement and monitoring protocols for special nuclear materials in molten salt form.
• Design inventory verification procedures and material balance assessment methodologies.
• Define material access areas and containment/surveillance strategies appropriate for liquid fuel systems.
• Specify requirements for non‑destructive assay equipment and analytical chemistry capabilities suited to molten salt applications.
• Conduct measurement uncertainty analyses to optimize material tracking accuracy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for real‑time material accountability and process monitoring.
• Support the holistic integration of safety, security and safeguards (3S) within the design and design processes.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory knowledge and compliance mindset
• Systems thinking for design integration
• Technical communication and stakeholder engagement
• Innovation in addressing novel safeguards challenges
• Ethical commitment to nonproliferation objectives
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with other groups
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, physics, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in nuclear safeguards material accountancy, and reactor safety in research or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of NRC and IAEA safeguards regulations and their application to advanced reactor designs.
• Experience with statistical analysis.
• Experience with material accounting systems, inventory verification, and measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Familiarity with safeguards equipment and seals.
• Familiarity with non‑destructive assay technologies and nuclear material measurement systems.
• Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools for safeguards applications.
• Excellent technical writing skills for regulatory documentation and design reports.
• Experience managing technical projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with risk‑based decision‑making skills.
• Background in nuclear nonproliferation or international safeguards implementation.
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring technologies and data analytics applications for safeguards.

Assets

• Education in the nuclear field.
• Experience with molten salt reactor technology, other advanced reactor concepts, or with material accountancy/safeguards for nonsolid material facilities (e.g., fuel fabrication/processing plants, waste management facilities).

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), + an additional Health Spending Account.
• A vacation policy designed to support your work‑life balance.
• EAP Programs available.
• Wellness Subsidy.
• Annual Performance Review.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].