Packaging Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to provide support for design, testing and certification of Type B and AF radioactive material packages. The staff member will provide support for the development and review of Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs) for our DOE-EM and NNSA customers. Responsibilities Provide expert technical support services for Type B and Fissile Radioactive Materials Packaging in the areas of mechanical design, structures, thermodynamics, container, shielding, subcriticality, gas generation, operation, acceptance, maintenance, and/or quality assurance. Support Packaging development and certification activities. Understand the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and regulatory guides; Department of Transportation regulations; DOE Regulations, standards, and orders; (if a Mechanical Engineer or similar) American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code sections and consensus national standards pertaining to packaging and transportation. Understand DOE and NRC regulations in 10 CFR 71 for Type B and Type AF packaging. Gain experience in authority Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARP) and replying to requests for additional information (RAI) from Type B packaging Certification Officials. Understand and use DOE orders governing onsite packaging and transportations (Hazmat transport that is out of Commerce but within access‑controlled boundaries of site). Run models and calculations for shielding and criticality configurations (if a Nuclear Engineer). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS + 7‑9 yrs; MS + 6‑8 yrs; PhD + 5‑7 yrs of relevant experience Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or Nuclear Engineering For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an NRC or DOE regulated environment. Experience and knowledge in the acceptance and review process of DOE Type B packages Experience using MCNP and SCALE Security Clearance Information This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. Benefits *Benefits offered to employees include: Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid) Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid) AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid) Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match) Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Plan SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. Job Info Job Identification 2057 Job Category Engineering and Science Posting Date 04/24/2026, 02:00 PM Apply Before 06/29/2026, 04:00 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Savannah River National Laboratory Job Location Onsite Work Schedule AA: Straight Days (Mon‑Fri), 9 Hours #J-18808-Ljbffr