Nuclear Test Engineer

Electric Boats$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Radiological Engineer and Radiation Worker per NAVSEA 389-0288 standards
  • Experience as a shipper of radioactive material per 49 CFR DOT
  • Certification as a Mixed Waste Designator required
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain full secret clearance,

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and complete radioactive shipments following DOT and IATA regulations
  • Receive radioactive material shipments in compliance with DOT regulations
  • Engage with contractors regarding regulatory and waste disposal requirements
  • Ensure compliance with RCRA, TSCA, and Clean Air Act for waste management
  • Enforce NNPP standards for radioactive materials and radiological work
  • Coordinate with departments to enhance radiological control procedures
  • Develop and review procedures to ensure adherence to NNPP principles
  • Maintain radiological status of ships and assist in developing exposure estimates
  • Investigate and mitigate radiological issues

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with key naval defense stakeholders
  • Opportunities for process improvement and innovation
  • Engagement in critical safety and compliance roles within naval operations
  • Potential for career advancement in a specialized field
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and methodologies in nuclear propulsion systems
Full Job Description
Overview

The successful candidate will provide radiological oversight and technical direction to work conducted at the Groton Shipyard and Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at the New London SUBASE. They will collaborate daily with Nuclear Operations, Nuclear Test, Audit & Assessment, Radiological Controls personnel, Nuclear Engineering as well as other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant activities, local customer representatives (NRRO, RPCO, SUPSHIP), Squadron and Ship's Force.

 

Duties & Responbsibilities include:

  • Preparation and completion of radioactive shipments in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations
  • Receipt of radioactive material shipments in accordance with DOT regulations
  • Interaction with outside contractors and agencies regarding regulations and waste disposal requirements
  • Confirmation of compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), The Toxic Substance Control Acti (TSCA), and the Clean Air Act with regards to waste disposition, storage, and disposal
  • Adherence to and enforcement of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) standards and requirments for radioactive material/ waste shipnts and other radiological work
  • Coordination with other departments and NNPP shipyards to maintain and improve corporate radiological controls procedures, promote innovation, and implement process improvement initiatives
  • Compliance with procedures and retention of records
  • Development and review of methods and procedures to ensure radiological controls adhere to established NNPP principles
  • Preparation of radiological controls agreements, maintenance of the radiological status of ships or facilities, and assistance in the development of exposure estimates and shielding goals
  • Investigation, prevention, and mitigation of radiological problems

 

As an employee, the following successful qualifications are required:

  • Radiological Engineer and Radiation Worker in accordance with NAVSEA 389-0288
  • Shipper of radioactive material in accordance with 49 CFR DOT
  • Mixed Waste Designator
Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years of directly related technical experience
  • Able to obtain and maintain full secret clearance with allowance for interim secret clearance prior to job start date

Preferred:

  • DOT hazardous and / or radioactive materials shipping certification
  • Prior experience interfacing with engineering, operations, program management and customer representatives (Navy personnel, Naval Reactors, KAPL, etc.)
  • BS Degree or higher within Engineering discipline or equivilent technical degree
Skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with engineering, management, and trades personnel
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as both a leader and contributor
  • Ability to be self-directed and self-critical
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