Nuclear Safeguards and MC&A Analyst/Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain MC&A programs to ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and international safeguards regulations
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on nuclear material balances, inventories, and movements
• Analyze and reconcile discrepancies in nuclear material accounting and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and documentation
• Perform nuclear material risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
• Collaborate with operations, security, and regulatory teams
• Assist in developing and conducting staff training on MC&A and safeguards procedures
• Represent the organization during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews by NRC, DOE, and IAEA

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; advanced degrees may substitute for experience
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to perform trade studies using first principles
• Strong knowledge of NRC, DOE, and IAEA safeguards requirements and regulations
• Proficiency in MC&A software and tools, including database management systems
• Familiarity with nuclear material measurement techniques and instrumentation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for preparing regulatory reports and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated, high-security environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or highly technical role requiring an entrepreneurial approach
• Certification in nuclear safeguards or material control (e.g., ANSI/ANS 3.5)
• Experience in nuclear safeguards or MC&A at a nuclear facility

About the Company

General Matter is designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost uranium enrichment services in the US, restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel. The company was incubated inside Founders Fund and is backed by top venture capital firms, with a mission to make nuclear energy the cleanest, safest, and most affordable source of baseload power.