Senior Nuclear Security & Reactor Safeguards Lead

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks a highly motivated Nuclear Engineer focused on reactor security and safeguards to contribute to advanced reactor projects. The role spans licensing, risk assessment, and international safeguards collaboration, requiring clear communication and leadership across groups.

Ideal candidates will have advanced technical degrees, knowledge of policy in nuclear nonproliferation, and strong experience in reactor designs with an emphasis on security,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship proof and ability to obtain clearance.
• Knowledge of reactor systems design and analysis.
• Experience with international safeguards and nonproliferation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Collaborative and respectful teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to reactor technologies.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Communicate results to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Stay current with relevant literature.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Reactor physics

Nonproliferation

Nuclear security

Radiation detection

Waste management

Data analysis

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Advanced technical degree

Policy experience

Nuclear engineering background

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks a highly motivated Nuclear Engineer focused on reactor security and safeguards to contribute to advanced reactor projects. The role spans licensing, risk assessment, and international safeguards collaboration, requiring clear communication and leadership across groups.

Ideal candidates will have advanced technical degrees, knowledge of policy in nuclear nonproliferation, and strong experience in reactor designs with an emphasis on security,