Nuclear Physical Security Engineer

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🦀 Maryland, Washington – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $168.3k - $252.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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TerraPower

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501 - 1000 employees

⚡ Energy

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Energy • Pharmaceuticals

TerraPower is a U. S. -based nuclear innovation company developing advanced reactor technology and related products. Its flagship Natrium system pairs a sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten-salt energy storage system to provide grid-balancing, low-pressure, passively cooled nuclear power with faster construction, lower waste, and industrial steam output; the company's first Natrium plant is under construction in Wyoming. TerraPower also develops medical isotopes to support precision medicine and cancer treatment, reflecting work beyond power generation in nuclear science and isotope production.

📋 Description

• Assisting in the successful implementation of licensing actions associated with Physical Security Programs for both construction and operations. • Supporting the design, construction, and implementation of all physical protection systems including barriers, access control facilities, intrusion detection & assessment systems, training facilities, and security response positions. • Support the development of security life cycle documents to include project plans, concept of operation plans, procedures, and implementation plans. • Support the development and implementation of regulatory documents such as physical security plans, training and qualification plans, and contingency response plans. • Perform nuclear security assessments necessary to support the development of the site’s security protective strategy and contingency response plan. • Serve as a security liaison to internal and external stakeholders to support plant design, safety & security interface, regulatory requirements, and the development of memorandums of understanding or other support documents. • Utilize work management processes to prepare and review technical materials and support nuclear safety programs. • Coordinating with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet physical security regulatory requirements. • Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Physical Security Design Programs, • Interfacing with technical discipline teams at TerraPower, partners, and contractors. • Preparing and reviewing technical material prepared by themselves and others. • Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory • Preparing or reviewing physical security regulatory • Serve as an SME for AA and FFD to include the regulations and guidance • Provide subject matter input and assist in developing and delivering comprehensive training and communications (AA, FFD, Behavior Observation, fatigue management) for staff and contractors • Assist in nuclear security program audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements. • Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested. • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, and a focus on industrial safety. • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, partners, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

🎯 Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited University and 15 years direct experience developing and implementing nuclear security programs in operating plants and / or nuclear new-built projects. • Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with US NRC 10 CFR Regulations and the application of US NRC and Nuclear Energy Institute guidance related to 10 CFR regulations and their implementation. • Experience with developing nuclear physical security program implementation strategies, project plans, and physical security design concepts. • Demonstrated experience developing security programs during the phases of new plant nuclear plant construction through operation of new nuclear plant construction. • Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to physical security program implementation. • Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards. • Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction. • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional. • Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. • Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff. • Project management experience, to include the use of project management tools, and the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task. • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation • Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments • Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits • Medical • Vision • Dental • Life and Disability • Gender Affirmation Benefits • Parental Leave • 401k Plan • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) • 21 days of annually accrued PTO • Generous Holiday Schedule • 10 paid holidays • Relocation Assistance • Professional and Educational Support Opportunities