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Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator

Job Category: Reactor Operator
Posted on: 09/04/2026, expires on 11/03/2026 (54 days)
Job reference #: 48

Location
Parsons, KS (US-Region IV - West)
Facility Street Address: Great Plains Industrial Park
23050 Scott Rd
Parsons, KS

Facility Zip Code: 67357

Compensation
$111,456.00 - $157,607.00 yearly

How this pay comparestap to see

55th percentile

Above the median for Senior Operations (staff) nationwide

Median yearly pay: $126,825/yr. Based on 114 disclosed postings, last 36 months.

Source: pay disclosed in NukeWorker job postings

Employment Type

Long Term

Job description
Deep Fission is hiring Reactor Operators / Senior Reactor Operators for our nuclear project in Parsons, Kansas. Relocation assistance is provided.

Deep Fission is a nuclear technology company developing a revolutionary deep-borehole pressurized water reactor. We are building our Operations team during the design and pre-licensing phase and are seeking experienced nuclear operators who want the opportunity to help shape the plant they will ultimately operate.

This is not a position joining an established shift crew. Operators hired now will have the opportunity to participate in plant design reviews, help develop operating and emergency procedures, contribute to operator training materials, and help establish the operating culture for a first-of-a-kind nuclear facility.

### Initial Training and Licensure

Selected operators will enter Deep Fission's Initial Operator Training program, including classroom instruction, simulator training, and supervised watch standing. Operators will progress through initial DOE qualification and then toward NRC operator licensing.

Following qualification and licensure, responsibilities will include direct control-room operations, reactor startups, power changes and shutdowns, Technical Specification implementation, reactivity management, emergency response responsibilities, and exercising stop-work authority when required for nuclear safety.

### Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet or exceed one of the following experience paths:

NRC Licensed Operator
Hold or have held an NRC Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license with at least one year of licensed operating experience at a comparable facility.

Military Reactor Operator
Minimum 18 months of post-qualification experience in a military reactor position equivalent to Reactor Operator or Supervisor, including:

* Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS)
* Reactor Operator (RO)
* Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
* Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS)

SRO Instructor
Current or previous NRC SRO Instructor certification with at least four years of experience at a comparable facility or six years at a non-comparable facility.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they have supervised, or brought a reactor to criticality, in a plant or simulator environment.

### Additional Requirements

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Ability to successfully complete Deep Fission operator training and qualification requirements
* Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operating environment
* Ability to satisfy required medical and Fitness for Duty requirements
* Ability to satisfy applicable DOE export-control requirements
* Ability to travel domestically as required, anticipated up to 20%
* Willingness to relocate to Parsons, Kansas

### Preferred Experience

* Pressurized water reactor operating experience
* Nuclear emergency response leadership experience
* Experience developing or validating operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, simulator materials, or operator training programs
* Bachelor's degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical engineering, or another technical field
* Startup, new-build, or first-of-a-kind nuclear experience

This position is onsite in Parsons, Kansas. Deep Fission provides company-supported relocation assistance to help offset eligible moving and transition costs for candidates relocating to the area.

Description of ideal candidate
We are seeking experienced nuclear operators who meet at least one of the following qualification paths: current or former NRC Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator; qualified military reactor operator with at least 18 months of post-qualification experience in an equivalent watch position (EWS, RO, EOOW, or PPWS); or current/former NRC SRO Instructor with the required operating experience.

Strong candidates will bring hands-on reactor operations experience, preferably in a pressurized water reactor environment, and demonstrate experience supervising or bringing a reactor to criticality in a plant or simulator. Experience with operating procedures, emergency procedures, operator training, simulator activities, or nuclear emergency response is highly valued.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a first-of-a-kind environment and wants to help build the operating program—not simply join an established shift crew.

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Parsons, Kansas, with company-supported relocation assistance provided.

Other requirements

Degree
High School / GED

Experience
<1 year

Security Clearance
10 CFR 810

Qualifications
NRC RO/SRO or Navy EWS/RO/EOOW/PPWS

Benefits and Other Information:
**Location: Parsons, Kansas
**Compensation: Base salary range of $111,456–$157,607, depending on relevant nuclear operating experience, qualification history, prior NRC licensure, leadership scope, and overall fit for the role. This position is also eligible for a 15% target annual incentive, equity, and company-supported relocation assistance. Candidates with significant Senior Reactor Operator experience may be considered toward the upper end of the range.
**Schedule: Full-time; rotating 12-hour shifts as operations transition to a 24/7 environment
**Relocation: Company-supported relocation assistance is provided for eligible candidates relocating to Parsons
**Travel: Up to approximately 20% as required for training, team meetings, and site activities

Why Deep Fission: Operators joining Deep Fission now will have the opportunity to influence plant design, operating procedures, training programs, nuclear safety culture, and the operating model of a first-of-a-kind nuclear technology.

Contact information

Tommie Miers Deep Fission, Inc.

Contact instructions
Please apply using the link provided. Qualified nuclear operators are also welcome to contact Tommie Miers, Director of Recruiting at Deep Fission, directly with questions regarding the opportunity, qualifications, compensation, or relocation to Parsons, Kansas.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

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