About This Role We are seeking an experienced Radiation Safety Officer/Radiation Protection Manager to lead radiation protection for General Matter's UF6 operations. This role is critical to ensuring the safety of our people and the public, and to maintaining compliance with NRC, DOE, and other applicable radiation safety regulations as we scale enrichment operations in the US.
This person will be responsible for establishing and implementing our radiation protection program end-to-end, and will serve as a key resource in radiation safety management decisions across the organization.
Responsibilities - Establish and implement General Matter's radiation protection program, including procedures and processes supporting UF6 handling and enrichment operations
- Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, and ANSI)
- Establish and administer ALARA principles, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological programs and controls to protect workers and the public
- Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems to ensure adequacy and compliance with site requirements
- Serve as the site authority on radiation safety, advising operations, engineering, and leadership on radiological considerations and participating as a resource in radiation safety management decisions
- Maintain close familiarity with facility operations to identify and address site-specific radiation protection concerns
- Support licensing and regulatory interactions related to radiation protection
- Develop and deliver training programs to personnel on radiological protection principles, standards, and procedures
- Build and lead the radiation protection function and team over time as operations grow
Basic Qualifications - BS/BA or advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in science or engineering, health physics, radiation protection, or a closely related field.
- 8+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience as an RSO/Radiation Protection Program Manager at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, national laboratory, or comparable regulated nuclear environment
- Relevant certifications or credentials (e.g., NRRPT, CHP)
- Direct experience with uranium (UF6/UO2) processing operations; OR equivalent experience with other highly radioactive or hazardous materials in a regulated environment
- Skilled in interpreting radiation protection data and applicable regulations, including NRC and DOE (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20 and ANSI), and translating requirements into practical procedures
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
Preferred Skills and Experience - Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed programs, etc.)
- Experience standing up or significantly expanding a radiation protection program, particularly in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
- Advanced degree in health physics, radiation science, or a related field
Additional Requirements - Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $150,000-$210,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
