Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize vacuum systems including chambers, piping, and gas handling subsystems for UF₆ service.
• Select and specify vacuum pumps (dry pumps, Roots blowers, turbomolecular, hybrid trains) based on performance and chemical compatibility.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs and system specifications.
• Model gas flow, conductance, and pressure profiles using ChemCad, Aspen Plus, or similar tools.
• Design and integrate cold traps and cryogenic traps for UF₆ capture and recovery.
• Define materials of construction (metals, seals, coatings) to mitigate corrosion and HF formation.
• Specify and integrate instrumentation (pressure gauges, temperature sensors) for vacuum and cryogenic systems.
• Establish pump-down, purge, and passivation procedures to prevent contamination and moisture ingress.
• Partner with vendors; maintain strong knowledge of UF₆-compatible vacuum equipment suppliers. Lead vacuum component procurement, supplier qualification, and vendor management for critical systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance validation
• Ensure compliance with nuclear and safety requirements, including coordination with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as well as ISO vacuum standards.

Education, Qualifications & Required Skills

Required

• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with vacuum pumps/systems in corrosive or high-purity environments.
• Expertise in vacuum pump technologies and system design.
• Proficiency with ChemCad, Aspen Plus, or equivalent simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of vacuum conductance, gas dynamics, and transient behavior.
• Experience with P&IDs, vacuum hardware, and trapping systems.
• Demonstrated vendor knowledge and equipment selection experience.
• Ability to translate simulation into real-world system performance.
• Strong judgment in vacuum pump selection in either corrosive or non-corrosive environments.
• Detail-oriented approach to safety-critical design.
• Effective collaboration with vendors, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with UF₆, fluorinated gases, or nuclear fuel cycle systems.
• Familiarity with laser isotope separation technologies.
• Knowledge of fluorine/HF materials compatibility and corrosion control.
• Experience with HAZOP, FMEA, or similar safety methodologies.
• Background in UHV or semiconductor-grade vacuum systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Working Conditions

• Onsite role – Oak Ridge, TN.
• Monday – Friday, Full Time; Occasional overtime is expected for ensuring deliverables.
• Ability to perform field work (stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, don PPE, lift to ~30–50 lbs. occasionally).
• Periodic off-hours support for emergencies, outages, audits, or commissioning.
• Limited travel (<10–15%) to vendor, regulatory, or partner sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience – starting range $160,000 annually), potential stock options and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life
• Paid time off, paid holidays and professional development support
• Relocation assistance available

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Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive deconversion strategies aligned with production goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily operations of deconversion processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety protocols.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including process engineers, safety specialists, and operations technicians.
• Coordinate with enrichment operations to ensure seamless integration of deconversion activities.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management

• Ensure full compliance with NRC regulations, and international IAEA standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving nuclear regulatory landscape and implement necessary operational adjustments.
• Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive safety protocols specific to UF₆ handling and deconverted products.
• Engage emergency response planning and coordinate with site emergency management teams.

Technical & Process Excellence

• Optimize deconversion process parameters to maximize uranium oxide recovery while minimizing waste generation.
• Implement advanced process monitoring and control systems for real-time optimization.
• Collaborating with R&D teams on process improvements and technology advancement initiatives
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposition of uranium products, including U₃O₈ and anhydrous HF.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in nuclear fuel cycle operations.
• At least 8 years of senior management experience in nuclear facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with uranium hexafluoride processing and handling.Technical Expertise

Technical Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of uranium deconversion processes, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles.
• Expert knowledge of nuclear criticality safety, radiation protection, and ALARA principles.
• Proficiency in process control systems, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Prefer familiarity with laser isotope separation technology and its integration with deconversion operations.

Regulatory & Security Requirements

• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated history of successful regulatory inspections and license renewals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Nuclear or Chemical Engineering.
• Previous experience with advanced uranium enrichment technologies.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.
• Experience with international nuclear safeguards and IAEA protocols.
• Published research in nuclear fuel cycle or uranium processing technologies.

Working Conditions

• Onsite role – Oak Ridge, TN.
• Monday – Friday, Full Time; Occasional overtime is expected for ensuring deliverables.
• Ability to perform field work (stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, don PPE, lift to ~30–50 lbs. occasionally).
• Periodic off-hours support for emergencies, outages, audits, or commissioning.
• Limited travel (<10–15%) to vendor, regulatory, or partner sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience – starting range $200,000 annually), potential stock options and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life
• Paid time off, paid holidays and professional development support
• Relocation assistance available

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Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, qualifying and pursuing new commercial and government business opportunities in the nuclear fuel enrichment sector.

• Developing and executing account strategies for utility operators, nuclear fuel cycle companies, national laboratories, and government agencies (DOE, NRC, NNSA).

• Leading proposal development efforts including technical approaches, pricing strategies, teaming arrangements and compliance requirements.

• Building and mainlining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities using customer relations management (CRM) platforms and market intelligence tools.

• Monitoring global uranium enrichment market trends, competitive dynamics and policy developments affecting the nuclear fuel cycle.

• Analyzing regulatory actions by the NRC, DOE and international bodies (IAEA, EURATOM) and assessing their commercial implications.

• Producing detailed market assessments, competitive analyses and go-to-market strategies for leadership review.

• Tracking legislative and policy developments related to domestic uranium enrichment, including the American Centrifuge and HALEU supply chain initiatives.

• Cultivating long-term relationships with C-suite, procurement and technical decision-makers at target accounts.

• Representing the company at industry conferences, trade shows and government forums (e.g. Nuclear Energy Institute events, DOE workshops, etc).

• Negotiating and structuring teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding and strategic partnerships with complementary technology providers.

• Supporting export control compliance (10 CFR Part 810, EAR) for international business pursuits involving nuclear material and technology.

• Collaborating with legal and regulatory counsel on Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing implications for customer contracts.

• Ensuring all business development activities comply with applicable nuclear nonproliferation treaties and domestic/international safeguard requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business or a closely related field. · 5+ years of business development, sales or capture management experience in the nuclear energy, defense or advanced energy technology sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle, including enrichment processes (laser, gas centrifuge, gaseous diffusion) and uranium economics.
• Experience navigating U.S. government procurement processes, including FAR/DFARS compliance and DOE contract vehicles.
• Familiarity with NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 40, 70, 110) and DOE nuclear materials management requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits and deliver results in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Excellent leadership, organization & communications skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-specialist audiences.
• Effective executive and customer communication presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with laser isotope separation or advanced enrichment R&D programs.
• Established relationships within the U.S. nuclear utility industry, DOE national laboratories or allied government nuclear agencies.
• Experience supporting ITAR/EAR export licensing for nuclear-related technologies.
• Master’s, MBA or advanced technical degree in nuclear science or engineering.
• Prior service with DOE, NNSA, NRC or related government agency.
• International business development experience in allied nuclear nations (UK, France, Canada, Australia, Japan).

Security & Work Authorization

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen under 10 CFR Part 810 and/or export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Onsite role – Oak Ridge, TN.
• Monday – Friday, Full Time; Occasional overtime is expected for ensuring deliverables.
• Ability to perform field work (stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, don PPE, lift to ~30–50 lbs. occasionally).
• Periodic off-hours support for emergencies, outages, audits or commissioning.
• Limited travel (<10–15%) to vendor, regulatory or partner sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), potential stock options and performance incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life

• Paid time off, paid holidays and professional development support

• Relocation assistance available

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