Safeguards Specialist

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?

Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.

Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.

Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Safeguards Specialist, reporting to the R&D Director, is primarily responsible for integration and development of nuclear material control and accountability measures into nuclear power plant design. This role focuses on embedding safeguards-by-design principles, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations while addressing the unique characteristics of IMSR technology.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Integrate safeguards features into IMSR design processes, ensuring alignment with DOE, NRC and IAEA requirements while accommodating the unique characteristics of liquid salt fuel systems

Collaborate with engineering teams to embed material accountability measures into facility layouts, process flows, and operational procedures without compromising reactor performance and safety

Serve as primary liaison with NRC, IAEA, and DOE on safeguards matters during the design phase

Develop the regulatory reporting structure and prepare regulatory submissions including Design Information Questionnaires

Ensure design compliance with 10 CFR Parts 50, 74 and 75, DOE orders, and IAEA safeguards standards

Develop measurement and monitoring protocols for special nuclear materials in molten salt form

Design inventory verification procedures and material balance assessment methodologies

Define material access areas and containment/surveillance strategies appropriate for liquid fuel systems

Specify requirements for non-destructive assay equipment and analytical chemistry capabilities suited to molten salt applications

Conduct measurement uncertainty analyses to optimize material tracking accuracy

Evaluate emerging technologies for real-time material accountability and process monitoring

Support the holistic integration off safety, security and safeguards (3S) within the design and design processes

Core Competencies

Regulatory knowledge and compliance mindset

Systems thinking for design integration

Technical communication and stakeholder engagement

Innovation in addressing novel safeguards challenges

Ethical commitment to nonproliferation objectives

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with other groups

Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, physics, or related technical field

Minimum 4 years of experience in nuclear safeguards material accountancy, and reactor safety in research or industrial environments

Strong understanding of NRC and IAEA safeguards regulations and their application to advanced reactor designs

Experience with statistical analysis
Experience with material accounting systems, inventory verification, and measurement uncertainty analysis

Familiarity with safeguards equipment and seals

Familiarity with non-destructive assay technologies and nuclear material measurement systems

Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools for safeguards applications

Excellent technical writing skills for regulatory documentation and design reports

Experience managing technical projects with competing priorities and deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with risk-based decision-making skills

Background in nuclear nonproliferation or international safeguards implementation

Familiarity with advanced monitoring technologies and data analytics applications for safeguards

Assets

Education in the nuclear field

Experience with molten salt reactor technology, other advanced reactor concepts or with material accountancy / safeguards for nonsolid material facilities (e.g., fuel fabrication/processing plants, waste management facilities).

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), + an additional Health Spending Account

A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

EAP Programs available to you and your family

Wellness Subsidy 

Annual Performance Review

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]