Nuclear & Radiological Security Expert

micro1 is seeking a highly qualified Nuclear & Radiological Security Expert to support a critical initiative focused on defining standards for nuclear-safety evaluations, information abstraction, and escalation protocols. In this fully remote role, you will apply your deep domain expertise to help train next-generation AI systems, ensuring that models learn and reason based on high-quality, real-world technical input.

Key responsibilities

• Define evaluation scope and standards for nuclear and radiological safety, nonproliferation, and security.
• Develop frameworks for the safe abstraction of sensitive or classified information in technical contexts.
• Establish robust escalation thresholds and protocols for handling nuclear security risks in research and operational scenarios.
• Contribute expert guidance on benchmarking nuclear and radiological risk assessments to ensure effective nonproliferation safeguards.
• Review, refine, and validate technical guidelines for nuclear and radiological safety to support advanced-model training.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in nuclear physics, radiological safety, nonproliferation, or nuclear safeguards.
• Advanced degree, professional certification, or equivalent operational experience in nuclear or radiological domains.
• Proven background working with government agencies, national laboratories, regulatory bodies, or academic research institutions.
• Thorough understanding of nonproliferation frameworks, international safeguards, and weapons-relevant controls.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape the development of next-generation AI systems using your specialized domain knowledge.
• A fully remote working environment that allows for global collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Engagement in high-impact work that protects national and global security interests while enabling scientific progress.