Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - Uranium Enrichment

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - Uranium Enrichment in the United States.

This executive role offers a rare opportunity to lead the technical vision and innovation for a cutting-edge uranium enrichment initiative. The CTO will oversee research, development, and commercialization efforts, directing multi-disciplinary teams in nuclear engineering, chemical processing, data science, and secure systems. You will manage complex multi-agency programs, guide technology strategy, and ensure alignment with national priorities in energy and security. The role requires strategic leadership in both classified and commercial environments, with a focus on advancing nuclear fuel cycle science and emerging technologies. The CTO will serve as a technical thought leader, driving innovation, mentoring top talent, and representing the organization with senior government stakeholders. This is an on-site leadership role based in Oak Ridge, TN.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the technical strategy for uranium enrichment and secure nuclear technology development.
• Serve as Principal Investigator for major R&D programs, including enrichment modeling, simulation infrastructure, and classified projects.
• Integrate efforts across disciplines such as chemical engineering, nuclear process modeling, materials characterization, and secure computing to address mission-critical challenges.
• Oversee a multi-million-dollar R&D portfolio, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic goals.
• Lead collaborations with commercial nuclear entities, national laboratories, and federal agencies (DOE, NNSA, DOD, and intelligence community).
• Drive team growth, workforce development, and retention of technical talent across mission areas.
• Guide technology readiness and commercialization pathways for lab-scale innovations, including uranium enrichment and analytical sensing systems.
• Regularly brief corporate executives and sponsors on technical performance, vision, and strategic roadmaps.

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive technical leadership experience in nuclear technologies, including national labs or defense contractors.
• Proven track record managing large-scale multi-agency programs with budgets exceeding $200M.
• Experience in classified and unclassified environments with secure facility oversight.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q or TS/SCI security clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in directing multidisciplinary teams, technology commercialization, and briefing senior government stakeholders.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and technical reports, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in commercial uranium enrichment technology development and NRC licensing.
• Background managing programs supporting DOE-SC, DOE-NNSA, or DTRA.
• Familiarity with technology transition, secure computing infrastructure, and nuclear technology commercialization.
• Professional Engineering license (Tennessee), active or inactive.

• 💰 Competitive salary range: $207,000 - $271,000.
• 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
• ⏱ Flexible work schedules and paid time off to support work-life balance.
• 🎓 Professional development, mentorship programs, and continuing education support.
• 🤝 Inclusive and collaborative work environment promoting innovation and cross-generational teamwork.
• ⚡ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of nuclear energy and national security.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates who best match the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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