Antares Nuclear
Reactor Operator
Idaho Falls · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years, or a completed STEM degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Supports safe reactor experiments and facility operations, operator training, readiness, and deployment while working toward Reactor Operator qualifications.
What you'll do
- Operate reactor experiments and facilities according to approved procedures, plans, and safety requirements.
- Support operator and maintenance training, procedure updates, operational records, and readiness reviews.
- Report operational issues and contribute recommendations to improve safe, repeatable reactor operations and deployments.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year of experience in a nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technical environment, or a completed STEM degree.
- Experience working across disciplines on complex systems or projects.
- Ability to follow structured procedures and translate technical, regulatory, and operational requirements into assigned tasks.
- Pass a medical evaluation under DOE O 426.2B and 10 CFR Part 55, as applicable.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting reactor operations, startup, commissioning, or deployment; familiarity with nuclear safety and compliance programs.
- BS, MS, or PhD in engineering or a related field; prior experience in the U.S. Navy nuclear program, national laboratories, or commercial nuclear industry.
Pay
$31-$51/hour (base salary); $37-$60/hour (base salary); $42-$71/hour (base salary)
Tools
DOE O 426.2B, 10 CFR Part 55
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