Nuclear Physical Security Engineer
$168,316–$252,475 year
RemoteRockville, Maryland, United States
EXPIREDRockville, Maryland, United StatesRemoteFull Time$168,316–$252,475 yearDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Develop physical security programs and regulatory documentation for nuclear reactor projects, ensuring design and licensing strategies comply with NRC requirements. Implement access authorization and fitness-for-duty protocols across construction, fuel delivery, and operations phases. Conduct nuclear security assessments, coordinate with engineering teams on design changes, and prepare technical reports for regulatory interactions. Serve as a security liaison to internal stakeholders, partners, and contractors while supporting program audits and training delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited University
- 15 years direct experience developing and implementing nuclear security programs in operating plants and / or nuclear new-built projects
- Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with US NRC 10 CFR Regulations and the application of US NRC and Nuclear Energy Institute guidance related to 10 CFR regulations and their implementation
- Experience with developing nuclear physical security program implementation strategies, project plans, and physical security design concepts
- Demonstrated experience developing security programs during the phases of new plant nuclear plant construction through operation of new nuclear plant construction
- Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to physical security program implementation
- Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
- Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional
- Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach
- Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff
- Project management experience, to include the use of project management tools, and the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
- Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Must be a Rockville, MD or Bellevue, Washington based position
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