Process Scientist

📍 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 next-generation uranium enrichment technology, and we’re seeking a Process Scientist to help lead the way. This role combines expertise in process physics, laser enrichment optimization, and equipment design with the opportunity to directly influence the development of production-scale enrichment systems.

As a member of our cross-functional team, you’ll contribute to process design, testing, analysis, and equipment development in support of a secure and mission-critical program. This is a chance to apply your expertise in physics, chemistry, and engineering to projects of national importance.

🌟 Why Join GLE?

- Shape the future of laser enrichment and nuclear technology.

- Work on first-of-a-kind systems, from concept through testing and deployment.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

- Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities in a secure environment.

⚙️ What You’ll Do

- Define process design requirements and review calculations, analyses, and documentation.

- Serve as an SME for process flow diagrams, specifications, control narratives, heat/material balances, and P&IDs.

- Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat/mass transfer, and reaction kinetics to solve challenges.

- Support laboratory, bench, and pilot-scale testing, including process modeling and data analysis.

- Develop or source diagnostic tools (infrared spectrometers, mass spectrometers, wavemeters, laser frequency controls).

- Analyze enrichment test results and evaluate critical technology elements (CTEs).

- Create plant-level mass and energy balances to support economic modeling.

- Contribute to process hazards, accident sequence, and integrated safety analyses.

- Develop system operating procedures and participate in technical reviews.

📘 What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering.

- 5+ years of experience in:

- Experimental physics.

- Lasers (pulsed and CW), optical parametric oscillator/amplifiers.

- Spectroscopy, photochemistry, optical metrology.

- Experience handling UF6 and other corrosive gases.

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

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific field.

- Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and uranium enrichment processes.

- Experience with UF6 mixtures, enrichment cascades, and corrosive gas systems.

- Familiarity with cryogenics, vacuum systems, CAD, FEA, and Multiphysics software.

- Capital project budgeting and analysis experience.

- Background in classified or highly regulated environments.

🔐 Important Note

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