generalmatter

Radiological Protection Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Compensation
salary range for this role is $80,000-$175,000 annually. Compensation bands
Posted
2026-02-17T21:55:38-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.

Proficiency in radiation protection software and modeling tools (e.g., MCNP, SCALE, MicroShield).

Responsibilities

This role is critical to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the development of robust radiological protection measures for safe and efficient operations.

Develop and implement radiological protection programs and strategies for nuclear facility design and licensing.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate radiation protection measures into facility design, including shielding, ventilation, and monitoring systems.

Conduct dose assessments for workers, the public, and the environment using advanced modeling and analytical tools.

Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems to ensure adequacy and compliance with project requirements.

Provide technical support during regulatory reviews, inspections, and hearings.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.