What Your Job Will Be LikeAre you ready to make a significant impact on national security and advance your career in nuclear engineering? Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join our innovative team. In this role, you will take on complex challenges at the forefront of nuclear technology, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence.
At Sandia, we offer meaningful work that matters, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment designed to promote a healthy work/life balance. As a valued member of our Nuclear Facilities Operations team, you will contribute to both the Annular Core Research Reactor and the Critical Experiments Reactor, engaging in projects that drive progress and shape the future.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Perform Reactor Engineer/Operator duties, which includes operating a reactor as a certified Reactor Operator.
- Help prepare and handle experiment packages which may involve crane operations.
- Maintain and repair reactor systems and associated support equipment which may involve forklift operations.
- Support experiment plan development and execution at nuclear facilities, radiological facilities, and reactors.
- Ensure that facility operations align with the framework of a strong nuclear safety culture and implement effective operational decision-making.
- Prepare and present technical reports and presentations for professional organizations and user groups.
Join our dedicated team and attain your goals while making a difference!
Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range$102,400 - $199,700
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Associates degree and plus 4 years of relevant experience - or - completion of Navy Nuclear Power School plus 4 years relevant experience - or- combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience at a nuclear reactor facility in operations/maintenance.
- Within one year from date of hire, you are required to certify Reactor Operator in accordance with Facility Operations Staff Training and Certification Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Qualifications We Desire- Masters' degree in a STEM discipline
- Current or previous experience as a Reactor Operator
- Mechanical background
- Experience maintaining and repairing Reactor Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Knowledge of SNL reactor facilities
- Familiarity with DOE nuclear facility requirements
- Ability to complete complex assignments with minimal management guidance
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair
- Current DOE Q security clearance
About Our TeamNuclear Facilities Operations, Department (1381) provides operational management of nuclear reactor facilities within TA-V. These facilities include the Annular Core Research Reactor Facility and the Sandia Pulsed Reactor Facility. These nuclear facilities are used in the conduct of experiments for a wide variety of programmatic customers. Detailed facility descriptions are captured in the documented safety analysis for each nuclear facility.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
