Health Physicist (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Orangeville, Utah, with a temporary onboarding period in Los Angeles before deployment to the Utah pilot site. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Relocation to Los Angeles temporarily and then to Utah is required.

Company

hirify.global is a startup developing scalable, high-temperature nuclear power systems, fuel fabrication, and advanced energy infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the technical basis for the Radiation Protection Program, including dosimetry, instrumentation, and airborne radioactivity monitoring.
• Lead ALARA reviews, shielding calculations, and dose assessments for high-hazard work.
• Write technical procedures that translate 10 CFR 835 requirements into field-ready operating steps.
• Oversee the selection, calibration, and maintenance of radiological instrumentation.
• Develop and deliver radiation safety training for general employees and radiological workers.
• Manage regulatory reporting and recordkeeping for DOE and state compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, engineering, or a related physical science; equivalent progressive experience or current CHP certification may also qualify.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in operational health physics.
• Experience in at least two areas: technical writing, dose assessment, ALARA planning, instrumentation, or training.
• Expert knowledge of 10 CFR 835 or 10 CFR 20 and strong technical writing skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to relocate temporarily to Los Angeles for training and then to Utah for ongoing operations.

Nice to have

• Experience at a DOE or NRC-licensed reactor facility or in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Knowledge of DOE-STD-1098 and 49 CFR transport regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement.
• Direct collaboration with operators, engineers, and industry leaders while building advanced energy technology.