Safeguards/Non-Proliferation Engineer

Job ID
127709
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Power
Pay Rate
$60 - $80 an hour
Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States

Talascend is seeking a Safeguards / Non-Proliferation Engineer for a long-term contract career opportunity with our client in Bellevue, Washington.

OVERVIEW:

Our client is advancing the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) technology, which involves the continuous operation and changing composition of reactor fuel, presenting unique safeguards and non-proliferation challenges. This position will focus on developing and integrating novel safeguards strategies to ensure the security and non-proliferation of nuclear materials.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Identify potential safeguards and non-proliferation challenges for an MCFR plant.
  • Develop and evaluate strategies to prevent the diversion of nuclear materials and misuse of MCFR plants.
  • Conduct background research on emerging technologies for safeguards in MCFR plants.
  • Contribute to the development of next-generation safeguards concepts and technologies for advanced reactors.
  • Integrate safeguards-by-design (SBD) and security-by-design (SeBD) into MCFR design processes.
  • Advocate for safeguards requirements in plant design activities.
  • Educate team members on safeguards and non-proliferation considerations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and authorities to develop and implement safeguards strategies for MCFR plants.
  • Engage with safeguards authorities to ensure alignment with MCFR designs and address recommendations.
  • Grow a multi-disciplinary team focused on safeguards and non-proliferation strategies.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree or higher with 5 years of experience is preferred.
  • Ability to apply safeguards and non-proliferation methodologies to novel reactor designs.
  • Familiarity with domestic and international safeguards, Material Balance Areas (MBA), and Materials Control and Accounting (MC&A) programs.
  • Experience with safeguards for bulk handling facilities and approaches to enhance proliferation resistance.
  • High degree of trust, integrity, communication skills, and teamwork orientation.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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