Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
- Location
- US-PA-Philadelphia
- Listed
- 19 days ago
About the role
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support projects out of Pittsburgh, PA.
Candidates will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support the implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
- Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
- Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
- Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
- Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
- Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
- Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society, etc.).
- 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.
- Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
- Mentor of less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.
- Development, revision, and review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation, such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analysis, and Calculations (DACs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation.
- Complete the required NCS annual Operational Reviews.
- Daily nuclear facility support; consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 1-2 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience is required (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred) or 7 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.
- Experience in Approach to Critical (e.g., NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course) preferred.
- DOE-specific experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail.
- Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Educational Requirements
An alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.
Compensation Details
$90,000+
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting: 10/21/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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