Safeguards / Non-Proliferation Engineer

Are you ready to contribute to a world-changing technology in the field of nuclear tech innovation? We are seeking an exceptional engineer for our client's groundbreaking Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) project, in Bellevue, Washington. This is your chance to join a team that is forging new paths and setting standards within Nuclear Tech Innovation and Medical sectors.

**What this role offers:**

• Onsite - Bellevue WA
• Hourly range varies depending on experience
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Etc.)
• PTO
• Some Paid Holidays
• Unmatched 401

**Key Responsibilities:**

•Address safeguards/non-proliferation challenges unique to fast-spectrum molten salt reactors.
•Develop strategies ensuring non-diversion of nuclear material from MCFRs.
•Perform research into emerging scientific capabilities relevant for advanced reactor safeguarding.
•Craft innovative concepts and technologies that minimize risks associated with next-generation reactors like the MCFR.
•Incorporate proactive safety design principles during early stages of reactor development.
•Promote understanding across teams regarding security implications inherent in plant designs.
•Work closely with stakeholders including DOE NNSA, IAEA, NRC on consensus building for novel approaches.
•Lead multidisciplinary efforts towards robust safeguard strategy formulation.

**Qualifications & Skills:**

* Bachelor's degree required; Master's or higher preferred – Degrees should be held in engineering science or related fields complemented by experience emphasizing nuclear non-proliferation activities
* Minimum two years' professional experience needed but five years’ postgraduate work highly regarded

•Extensive knowledge applying various methodologies specific to safeguards/anti-nuclear proliferation measures will serve well here
•Familiarity gained through direct engagement with domestic/international protective frameworks lends considerable strength
•Understanding MBAs alongside Material Control & Accounting programs provides solid operational foundations
•Experience pertinent toward bulk handling facility management beneficially supplements candidate profiles
•Expertise aligning fuel cycle advancements against potential misuse enhances candidacy

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.