# Radiation Safety Officer / Radiation Protection Manager at general matter

- Company: general matter
- What the company does: Backed by Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://generalmatter.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA or Paducah, KY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/generalmatter/jobs/5410202008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/general-matter-radiation-safety-officer-radiation-protection-manager/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Safety Officer/Radiation Protection Manager to lead radiation protection for General Matter's UF6 operations. This role is critical to ensuring the safety of our people and the public, and to maintaining compliance with NRC, DOE, and other applicable radiation safety regulations as we scale enrichment operations in the US.

## What they're looking for

- 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 uranium (UF6/UO2) processing operations, OR equivalent experience with other highly 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

Tags: Nuclear Operations