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How much do nuclear material analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear material analyst in the United States is $29.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nuclear material analyst do?

A Nuclear Material Analyst is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and managing nuclear materials to ensure their safe handling, security, and compliance with regulations. Their work involves analyzing data related to nuclear materials, tracking inventories, and assessing risks associated with storage and transportation. They play a crucial role in preventing unauthorized access or diversion of nuclear materials and often collaborate with regulatory agencies to uphold safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nuclear material analyst?

A Nuclear Material Analyst typically requires a strong background in physics, chemistry, or nuclear engineering, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in nuclear science. Proficiency in specialized analytical software (such as MCNP or ORIGEN), radiation detection instruments, and familiarity with regulatory standards (like NRC or IAEA guidelines) are essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help analysts interpret complex data and collaborate with regulatory bodies. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensure accurate material accounting, regulatory compliance, and the safe handling of nuclear materials.

What are some common challenges faced by nuclear material analysts in ensuring regulatory compliance?

Nuclear Material Analysts often encounter challenges related to strict regulatory requirements, such as meticulous record-keeping, regular audits, and rapidly changing government standards. Ensuring that all nuclear materials are accurately tracked and documented requires attention to detail and effective communication with internal teams and external regulatory bodies. Adapting to new compliance technologies and staying updated on international safeguards can also be demanding, but these challenges are addressed through continuous training and collaboration with experienced colleagues.

What is the difference between Nuclear Material Analyst vs Nuclear Quality Control Technician?

AspectNuclear Material AnalystNuclear Quality Control Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Nuclear Engineering or related field, certifications like NRC licensesAssociate's or Bachelor's in Nuclear Technology, quality assurance certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, nuclear facilities, research sitesManufacturing plants, nuclear power plants, quality assurance labs
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, government agencies, nuclear power plantsNuclear power plants, manufacturing companies, quality control firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Nuclear Material Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing nuclear materials for safety, compliance, and research purposes, often working in labs or research settings. In contrast, the Nuclear Quality Control Technician concentrates on ensuring the quality and safety of nuclear components and systems during manufacturing or maintenance. Both roles require specialized knowledge and certifications but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Nuclear Material Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,882 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Nuclear Material Accountability Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Standard Nuclear, Inc.
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power - enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.
The Nuclear Material Accountability Engineer supports Standard Nuclear's Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) Program across nuclear fuel manufacturing, laboratory, storage, material handling, and shipping/receiving activities. This role ensures nuclear material is accurately identified, measured, tracked, controlled, reconciled, and reported in accordance with approved procedures and applicable DOE, contractual, and facility requirements.
The position serves as a qualified Material Balance Area Coordinator (MBAC) for one or more assigned Material Balance Areas (MBAs) and supports day-to-day accountability activities including material transactions, physical inventories, material movements, measurement data review, tamper-indicating device (TID) controls, discrepancy resolution, records, and reporting.
This role works closely with Operations, Quality, Security, Radiation Protection / ES&H, Shipping and Receiving, Engineering, and NMC&A leadership. It requires strong analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, disciplined recordkeeping, and the ability to independently recognize, investigate, and escalate nuclear material discrepancies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Nuclear Material Control & Accountability
  • Serve as the designated and qualified MBAC for one or more assigned Material Balance Areas
  • Maintain accurate nuclear material location, quantity, material form, status, and identification information within assigned MBAs
  • Verify receipts, transfers, movements, process transactions, and inventory changes are properly authorized and documented
  • Support material balance calculations, inventory reconciliation, and investigation of inventory differences or discrepancies
  • Review nuclear material transactions and records for completeness and accuracy before entry or submission to applicable accountability systems
  • Coordinate and support periodic physical inventories of nuclear material within assigned MBAs
  • Verify material identification, location, quantity, container status, and TID information during inventory activities
  • Support inventory preparation, inventory freeze activities, counts, reconciliation, and closeout
  • Investigate and document discrepancies identified during inventories
  • Support independent verification, assessments, and audit activities associated with physical inventories

Material Movements & Transfers
  • Coordinate and document nuclear material movements within and between MBAs and verify required authorization before transfers occur
  • Confirm material identity, quantity, container identification, source and destination, and required documentation before transfers are completed
  • Coordinate with Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Security, Radiation Protection, and NMC&A personnel for nuclear material movements
  • Support preparation and verification of documentation associated with off-site receipts and shipments
  • Ensure material movements comply with applicable access-control, two-person, TID, and material-control requirements

Measurement & Data Integrity
  • Support implementation of nuclear material measurement and measurement-control requirements
  • Review measurement data used for nuclear material accountability for completeness, traceability, and appropriate application
  • Coordinate with technical personnel to resolve measurement anomalies, data-quality issues, and material-accounting discrepancies
  • Support development and maintenance of material accountability data, reports, and performance indicators
  • Maintain accurate, defensible electronic records using spreadsheets, databases, inventory tools, and material-accountability systems

Safeguards, TID & Material Controls
  • Apply, verify, document, and control tamper-indicating devices in accordance with approved procedures and qualification requirements
  • Maintain accurate records of TID numbers, application, removal, replacement, and status
  • Verify container integrity and required material-control measures during routine activities
  • Immediately report evidence of tampering, missing material, unauthorized movement, broken or unexpected TIDs, or other safeguards concerns
  • Stop or suspend a nuclear material activity when required controls, authorizations, or documentation are not in place

Program Support & Compliance
  • Perform assigned activities in accordance with the Standard Nuclear NMC&A Program and implementing procedures
  • Support compliance with applicable DOE, contractual, and facility-specific nuclear material control and accountability requirements
  • Participate in NMC&A assessments, surveillances, audits, investigations, corrective-action activities, and continuous-improvement initiatives
  • Assist with development and revision of NMC&A procedures, forms, work instructions, training materials, and qualification documents
  • Support required nuclear material reports and transactions, including NMMSS-related activities, as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Technology, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant nuclear-industry experience may be considered based on position level
  • Experience in nuclear operations, nuclear material accountability, safeguards, inventory control, regulated manufacturing, or another highly controlled technical environment
  • Previous experience with DOE Nuclear Material Control & Accountability programs preferred
  • Experience serving as an MBAC, MBA Custodian, nuclear material representative, material control specialist, or similar role preferred
  • Experience with special nuclear material (SNM), enriched uranium, or nuclear fuel manufacturing preferred
  • Working knowledge of Material Balance Areas, material balances, physical inventories, inventory differences, and nuclear material transaction records
  • Experience with nuclear material measurement, measurement-control programs, TID programs, and controlled nuclear material movements
  • Familiarity with DOE safeguards and security requirements, NMMSS, and/or other nuclear material accountability databases
  • Experience working within an NQA-1 or comparable nuclear quality assurance environment preferred
  • Strong analytical, recordkeeping, and technical writing skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in material, measurements, documentation, and records
  • Proficiency with electronic records, spreadsheets, databases, and inventory or material-accountability systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all facility-specific training, qualification, access, and security requirements applicable to the position, including formal MBAC qualification before independently performing designated activities

BENEFITS
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
This role is based in Tennessee and involves work across office, manufacturing, storage, shipping/receiving, and controlled nuclear fuel environments.
The position requires regular interaction with NMC&A, Operations, Quality, Security, Radiation Protection / ES&H, Shipping and Receiving, and Engineering teams. Work may require entry into controlled areas, use of required personal protective equipment, performance of material inventories in production and storage areas, and coordination of activities outside normal business hours during inventories, shipments, or other operational needs. Adherence to site safety, security, quality, radiological, material-control, and procedural requirements is expected. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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