Fuel Quality Assurance Engineer (Nuclear Fuel)

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Onsite, 5 days a week in the office, with up to 10% travel as needed. Standard schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday.

Salary: $100,000–$135,000 annually for Level III.

Company

hirify.global develops TRISO-X fuel and related nuclear energy technologies through research, development, manufacturing, and fuel qualification programs.

What you will do

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the TRISO-X Quality Management System in an R&D environment.
• Develop operational quality control processes, tests, sampling plans, inspections, and equipment qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain quality assurance plans, procedures, documents, and records.
• Plan and conduct internal quality surveillances, audits, and supplier audits.
• Review audit findings and nonconformances, track corrective action requests, and drive process improvements.
• Promote safety and quality culture, deliver quality training, and advise project leadership on complex quality decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university; relevant non-STEM education may be considered with applicable experience and training.
• Typically 5–9 years of relevant Quality Assurance experience for Level III, or approximately 10 years for Level IV.
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance, nuclear manufacturing requirements, industry codes, guidelines, and regulations.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, 10 CFR Part 70, and 10 CFR Part 71 is strongly desired.
• Ability to work independently, lead initiatives, communicate with technical and management personnel, and apply detailed concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Experience in a nuclear laboratory, fuel manufacturing, or nuclear safety-related production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety and quality culture are actively promoted and continuously improved.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.