Radiation Safety Officer

Kearny, NJ
Technology – Nuclear Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Serve as the designated Radiation Safety Officer for licensed radioactive material programs
  • Establish and implement Thea Energy’s radiation protection program, including procedures and processes supporting tritium processing operations
  • Ensure compliance with NRC, Agreement State, DOE, DOT, EPA, OSHA standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, and ANSI)
  • Establish and administer ALARA principles, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological programs and controls to protect workers, the public and the environment
  • Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems to ensure adequacy and compliance with site requirements
  • Develop and deliver radiation safety training programs to personnel on radiological protection principles, standards, and procedures
  • Oversee the radioactive waste management program, including storage, decay- in-storage, and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Provide oversight during radiological remediation and support emergency response activities involving radioactive materials
  • Support licensing and regulatory interactions related to radiation protection
  • Build and lead the radiation protection function and team over time as operations grow

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

  • BS/BA or advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in science or engineering, health physics, radiation protection, or a closely related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or a closely related field.
  • Previous experience as an RSO/Radiation Protection Program Manager at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, national laboratory, or comparable regulated nuclear environment
  • Relevant certifications or credentials (e.g., NRRPT, CHP)
  • Direct experience with tritium processing operations; OR equivalent experience with other radioactive or hazardous materials in a regulated environment
  • Skilled in interpreting radiation protection data and applicable regulations, including NRC and DOE (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20 and ANSI), and translating requirements into practical procedures
  • Familiar with radiation physics, dosimetry equipment, radiation detection instruments, and compliance management system
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience standing up or significantly expanding a radiation protection program, particularly in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
  • Advanced degree in health physics, radiation science, or a related field

Company Benefits:

  • Salary range $140,000 - $170,000
  • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
  • Employee equity stock options
  • 20 days PTO
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.