Amentum

Criticality Safety Engineer

Amentum$115K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, math, or science with 1-2 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience, or 7 years of equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Approach to Critical, such as NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course, preferred.
  • Preferred DOE-specific experience.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance essential.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
  • Collaborate on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
  • Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
  • Lead NCS response to programmatic issues and deviations.
  • Participate in NCS emergency response preparation.
  • Prepare and present technical reports to the criticality safety community.
  • Conduct NCS training for employees involved in fissionable material operations.
  • Assist in developing/reviewing NCS programmatic policies and documents.
  • Lead assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
  • Mentor less experienced NCS Analysts.
  • Review Nuclear Criticality Safety documentation and complete required annual Operational Reviews.
  • Support nuclear facility with daily operations.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Engineer will provide engineering support for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities and projects in Design Services. The Engineer must have demonstrated experience in preparing documents to support the development of or changes to complex engineering designs or design changes supporting facility or project scoped work.

Candidates will obtain site specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support implementation of a DOE Approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
  • Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
  • Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
  • Lead and/or participating in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
  • Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
  • Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society, etc.).
  • Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.
  • Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
  • Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
  • Mentor of less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.
  • Development, revision, and review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analysis, and Calculations (DACs) and various other NCS technical basis documentation.
  • Complete required NCS annual Operational Reviews.
  • Daily nuclear facility support; consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.


Required Skills/Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with minimum of 1-2 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience is required (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred) or 7 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.
  • Experience in Approach to Critical (e.g., NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course) preferred.
  • DOE-specific experience is highly preferred.
  • Candidate must be a US citizen.
  • Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail.


Educational Requirements
  • Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.


Compensation Details:
$115,000+

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
06/11/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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