Antares Nuclear
Nuclear Operations Engineer
$125K–$175K
Idaho Falls · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated technical environment.
- Education
- No education requirement stated; an engineering degree is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Develops operational programs and procedures and supports the safe deployment, startup, and operation of Antares reactor systems and facilities.
What you'll do
- Support safe and efficient operation of reactor experiments, facilities, and test and deployed reactors.
- Develop and maintain operator and maintenance training, staffing plans, procedures, personnel, and operational programs.
- Obtain Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator qualifications; collaborate with stakeholders and provide feedback to engineering and program teams.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated technical environment.
- Experience working across disciplines to deliver complex systems or projects.
- Ability to translate technical, regulatory, and operational requirements into executable plans.
- Pass a medical evaluation under DOE O 426.2B and 10 CFR Part 55, as applicable.
Nice to have
- Engineering degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in nuclear, mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or a related field.
- Experience supporting reactor operations, startup, commissioning, or deployment; familiarity with nuclear safety and compliance programs; or experience in the U.S. Navy nuclear program, national laboratories, or commercial nuclear industry.
Pay
USD $125K – $175K base salary
Tools
DOE O 426.2B, 10 CFR Part 55
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