Process Engineer

📍 Wilmington, NC

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Global Laser Enrichment (GLE)

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Full-Time | On-Site

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Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

At Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), we are advancing the future of uranium enrichment technology through innovation and precision. We’re seeking a Process Engineer to join our cross-functional team, leading the development, commissioning, and testing of enrichment, gas handling, and storage systems. This role combines hands-on process design, technical oversight, and system commissioning to support first-of-a-kind enrichment technology that has national and global impact.

🌟 Why Join GLE?

- Contribute directly to cutting-edge nuclear enrichment projects.

- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders in a highly regulated, mission-driven environment.

- Build expertise in complex chemical process design and system optimization.

- Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

⚙️ What You’ll Do

- Develop process design requirements, calculations, and supporting documentation.

- Create PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, control narratives, and heat/material balances.

- Size and specify chemical process components, including pumps, compressors, valves, flow meters, PRDs, and piping systems.

- Build and analyze process models using ChemCAD, Comsol, MATLAB/Simulink, and Excel.

- Support process hazards analyses (PHA), accident sequence evaluations, and integrated safety analyses (ISA).

- Participate in technical reviews as a presenter or reviewer, offering solutions to project challenges.

- Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of systems for production-scale deployment.

- Interface with vendors, subcontractors, regulators, and customers on technical matters.

📘 What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific field.

- 5+ years of experience designing, sizing, specifying, and operating chemical process systems.

- Expertise in chemical process flow dynamics and simulation, including sub-atmospheric pressure systems.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance (or active clearance preferred).

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

- Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium enrichment and UF6 handling.

- Experience with UF6-containing gas mixtures, corrosive gas handling, cryogenics, and vacuum systems.

- Familiarity with NRC regulations, ISA, and PHA processes.

- Experience in classified or highly regulated environments.

🔐 Important Note

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance are required.