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Radiological Control Technician jobs are open from entry-level to senior across nuclear power, defense, medical facilities, and government contractors, with specializations in radiation protection, decommissioning, and industrial radiography. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation's security. If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Radiation Protection (RP) organization is seeking Radiological Control Technologists (RCTs) for our Radiological Operations (RO) Programs. RO Programs provide embedded oversight, monitoring, and support to SNL Members of the Workforce who perform radiological work with radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices (RGDs).
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Attain and maintain SNL RCT qualifications.
- Provide technical expertise for the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential hazards from ionizing radiation, radioactive material, and RGDs.
- Conduct tests and field investigations to support environmental, engineering, scientific, and mission support personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling radiation hazards.
- Use a wide variety of radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instrumentation.
- Perform radiological surveys of radiation generating devices.
- Perform radiological surveys of materials, personnel, personal items and equipment leaving radiological areas.
- Conduct and document radiological surveys, prescribe radiological controls for radiological work, and monitor radiological work.
- Interact with radiological workers throughout the laboratories and field sites.
- Respond onsite to radiological incidents and emergencies, and offsite in support of Department of Energy requests.
Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.
This position requires the ability to work a modified schedule to accommodate customer and travel demands.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$74,700 - $144,400
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- High school diploma, plus a minimum of five (5) years of operational health physics experience as a qualified RCT.
- Experience with 10 CFR 835 or 10 CFR 20 implementation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
- Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological science, or closely related STEM discipline.
- Experience as a radiological worker in the DOE complex.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to team effectively with RCTs, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
- Ability to qualify for use of respiratory protection.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office suite).
- Have a valid driver's license, have access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations, and be capable of operating a government vehicle.
- NRRPT registered.
- Current HAZWOPER training.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our Team
The Radiation Protection Organization (Group 4610) provides radiation protection services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include translation of DOE directives and federal regulations into SNL-specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the corporate Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Position Information
This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation's security. If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Radiation Protection (RP) organization is seeking Radiological Control Technologists (RCTs) for our Radiological Operations (RO) Programs. RO Programs provide embedded oversight, monitoring, and support to SNL Members of the Workforce who perform radiological work with radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices (RGDs).
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Attain and maintain SNL RCT qualifications.
- Provide technical expertise for the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential hazards from ionizing radiation, radioactive material, and RGDs.
- Conduct tests and field investigations to support environmental, engineering, scientific, and mission support personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling radiation hazards.
- Use a wide variety of radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instrumentation.
- Perform radiological surveys of radiation generating devices.
- Perform radiological surveys of materials, personnel, personal items and equipment leaving radiological areas.
- Conduct and document radiological surveys, prescribe radiological controls for radiological work, and monitor radiological work.
- Interact with radiological workers throughout the laboratories and field sites.
- Respond onsite to radiological incidents and emergencies, and offsite in support of Department of Energy requests.
Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.
This position requires the ability to work a modified schedule to accommodate customer and travel demands.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$74,700 - $144,400
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- High school diploma, plus a minimum of five (5) years of operational health physics experience as a qualified RCT.
- Experience with 10 CFR 835 or 10 CFR 20 implementation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
- Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological science, or closely related STEM discipline.
- Experience as a radiological worker in the DOE complex.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to team effectively with RCTs, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
- Ability to qualify for use of respiratory protection.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office suite).
- Have a valid driver's license, have access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations, and be capable of operating a government vehicle.
- NRRPT registered.
- Current HAZWOPER training.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our Team
The Radiation Protection Organization (Group 4610) provides radiation protection services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include translation of DOE directives and federal regulations into SNL-specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the corporate Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Position Information
This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radiological control technician jobs.
- NRRPT certification or eligibility preferred for senior-level radiological control technician positions
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current annual refresher completion
- Experience operating and calibrating radiological survey instruments such as Geiger-Mueller and ion chamber detectors
- Familiarity with 10 CFR and DOE radiological control technical standards
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for DOE or defense contractor sites
- High school diploma or equivalent with vocational or military radiation protection training
Tips for Your Radiological Control Technician Job Search
List every relevant certification you hold
RCT job postings screen hard on certifications before anything else. Make sure your resume lists NRRPT status, 40-hour HAZWOPER, and any site-specific qualifications upfront, not buried in a footnotes section or omitted entirely.
Tailor your resume to the site type
Nuclear power plant roles, DOE contractor sites, and medical facilities each want different experience emphasized. If you're applying to a decommissioning project, lead with your D&D work. If it's an operating reactor, your outage support history matters most.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists radiological control technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by contract type, not just title
Many RCT openings are outage support contracts lasting four to twelve weeks, not permanent staff positions. Filtering by contract length helps you avoid applying to short-term gigs when you want a staff role, or missing contract work when you're between permanent positions.
Prepare technical scenarios for the interview
Interviewers for RCT roles routinely ask you to walk through how you'd handle a contamination event, an unexpected dose rate reading, or a worker who refuses to follow radiological work procedures. Rehearse structured answers to each with specific past examples.
Negotiate your per diem and travel package
Because many RCT positions involve travel to reactor sites or DOE facilities, the per diem rate, travel reimbursement, and housing allowance often matter as much as base pay. Ask for the full compensation breakdown before accepting any outage or project assignment.
Radiological Control Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most radiological control technicians?
The companies hiring the most radiological control technicians right now include West Valley Cleanup Alliance, Akima, and Amentum, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nuclear utilities, DOE contractors, and specialized health physics staffing firms account for the majority of active postings.
How many radiological control technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of radiological control technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-specific nature of most RCT work. Administrative radiation protection roles, training coordinator positions, and some regulatory compliance functions are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a radiological control technician?
Most radiological control technicians start with a high school diploma and complete a formal radiation protection training program through the military, a community college, or an employer-sponsored course. From there, you gain hands-on field experience, pursue NRRPT certification once you meet the experience threshold, and complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Many entry-level RCTs start on outage support crews before moving into staff positions at power plants or DOE sites.
Can you get hired as a radiological control technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level radiological control technician positions exist, particularly for candidates who completed military radiation protection training or a formal RCT training program. Employers hiring for outage support crews are often the most open to newer technicians, since these short-term contracts let them evaluate candidates before offering staff roles. Holding your 40-hour HAZWOPER card and passing a basic radiation protection exam dramatically improves your chances even without field experience.
What does the radiological control technician interview process look like?
The typical RCT interview starts with a screening call focused on certifications and availability, followed by a technical interview where you'll be asked to describe how you'd respond to specific radiological scenarios, instrument readings, or contamination events. Some employers administer a written radiation protection knowledge test before the final interview. Background checks, drug screening, and security clearance verification are standard final steps for most nuclear and government contractor roles.
Where can I find and apply to radiological control technician jobs?
You can find and apply to radiological control technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nuclear power plants, DOE contractors, defense facilities, and medical sites across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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