Nuclear Safety Engineer with Security Clearance

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities. Job Title: Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Duration: Full-Time We are seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer based out of Richland, WA. The selected candidate will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility. Bachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 4–5 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience, or 5 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. Nuclear Engineering degree. American Nuclear Society). Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations. Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g., American Nuclear Society). Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations. Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents. Mentor less experienced NCS Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety. Develop, revise, and review NCS documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analyses and Calculations (DACs), and other NCS technical basis documentation. Provide daily nuclear facility support, including facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements and implementing documents, and participation in facility Operational Safety Boards. HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.