BWXTEO - Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - Uranium EnrichmentBWX Technologies • Oak Ridge, TN, US

BWXTEO - Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - Uranium Enrichment

BWX Technologies • Oak Ridge, TN, US

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Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - Uranium Enrichment

At BWXT, we are committed to delivering innovative nuclear solutions that contribute to a better world. We recently announced a new venture in advanced uranium enrichment, designed to support a new era of energy innovation and national security while modernizing the fuel cycle. As a trusted leader in nuclear operations, we are expanding into the enrichment sector and are actively seeking visionary leaders to help shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

BWXT is seeking a technically accomplished and strategically driven Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead our uranium enrichment business technical vision, research agenda, and execution of complex, cross-agency government programs while developing successful commercial nuclear technologies. This role is central to the advancement of our capabilities in nuclear fuel cycle science, enrichment modeling, nonproliferation technologies, and classified R&D efforts.

The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized expert in nuclear technologies with a proven record of directing large-scale programs (>

$200M), developing research initiatives, leading technical teams, and advancing technologies from concept to deployment. This individual will be responsible for scaling our organizations impact across commercial nuclear, DOE, NNSA, and other government agencies, while driving commercial scientific innovation and maintaining technical excellence.

Location : On-site in Oak Ridge, TN

Your day to day as the CTO Uranium Enrichment :

Set technical strategy for the company, aligning with national priorities in nuclear, enrichment science, and secure technology development.
Serve as Principal Investigator for major technical programs, including those related to centrifuge enrichment modeling, simulation infrastructure, and secure computing environments.
Lead integration across disciplineschemical engineering, data science, nuclear process modeling, materials characterization, and classified systems engineeringto solve mission-critical challenges.
Oversee a multi-million-dollar R&D portfolio.
Provide strategic business presentations with the goal of successful commercial deployment.
Spearhead commercial nuclear, National Laboratory and interagency collaborations (DOE-SC, DOE-NNSA, DOD, and intelligence community), ensuring shared resources, integrated goals, and sponsor alignment.
Direct strategic hiring, team growth, workforce development, and organizational alignment across mission sets, ensuring technical talent retention and cross-functional collaboration.
Guide technology readiness and commercialization pathways for lab-scale innovations, including in uranium enrichment, stable isotope supply chains, and analytical sensing systems.
Regularly brief Corporate Executives, sponsors, and interagency working groups on technical performance, vision, and strategic roadmaps.

Required Qualifications :

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

15+ years of progressive technical leadership, including national lab or defense contractor experience.

Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-agency projects, including uranium enrichment, with budgets ranging from $300K to $200+M.

Experience managing programs in classified and unclassified environments with secure facility oversight.

Record of 50+ reports, multiple peer-reviewed journal publications, and presentations to senior government leadership.

Proven ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary technical teams, manage resources, and execute to sponsor goals.

Expertise in briefing senior stakeholders, including DOE / NNSA sponsors and interagency working groups.

U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.

Active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance level Q and / or TS / SCI clearance (or ability to reinstate / transfer).

Ability to maintain a government security clearance.

Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications :

Commercial uranium enrichment technology development and NRC Licensing.

Direct experience in managing and growing programs in support of DOE-SC, DOE-NNSA, or DTRA.

Successful track record in classified computing infrastructure planning and expansion.

Familiarity with Federal mission areas or comparable national lab R&D environments.

Experience with technology transition and commercialization of secure or emerging nuclear technologies.

Professional Engineering license (Tennessee), active or inactive.

What we offer :

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.

An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.

The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay : $207,000 - $271,000

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