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US Department of the Navy

NUCLEAR ENGINEER

Kittery, ME · On-site

$120K/yr

... g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance nuclear engineering technology in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Nuclear Engineering Technology vs Nuclear Engineering Technician?

AspectFreelance Nuclear Engineering TechnologyNuclear Engineering Technician
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in nuclear technology, often with a focus on specific projectsUsually holds an associate degree in nuclear technology or related field
Work EnvironmentVaries; often on a project basis, working independently or with multiple clientsPrimarily employed in nuclear power plants, research facilities, or laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance roles are project-based, serving multiple clients in the nuclear industryEmployed by nuclear facilities, government agencies, or research institutions

Freelance Nuclear Engineering Technicians work independently on specific projects, offering specialized expertise, while Nuclear Engineering Technicians are typically employed full-time within nuclear facilities. Both roles require relevant certifications but differ mainly in employment structure and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Nuclear Engineering Technology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Nuclear Engineering Consultant (3975)

Navarro Inc.

Idaho Falls, ID • On-site, Remote

$94K - $113K/yr

Contractor

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Nuclear Engineer (3975) that is remote but with some travel to Idaho Falls, ID. This is a consulting position.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
Position Summary
The Nuclear Engineer will provide analysis and design support for sodium-cooled reactor systems where they are small modular reactors (SMRs), with emphasis on sodium-cooled fast reactor technology. The engineer will apply thermal hydraulics principles, modeling and simulation methods, and reactor systems engineering expertise to evaluate system performance, heat transfer, transients, and safety-related behavior.
This position may be performed remotely and may require travel to Idaho to support conceptual design activities and related technical collaboration.
Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering analysis and design for sodium-cooled reactor systems.
  • Develop, execute, and evaluate thermal hydraulics models and simulations supporting sodium-cooled fast reactor design and analysis.
  • Support reactor systems design activities and evaluate system performance against applicable technical objectives and design criteria.
  • Apply computational fluid dynamics tools and/or reactor system analysis codes to assess fluid flow, heat transfer, and system behavior.
  • Conduct safety analyses, transient analyses, and heat transfer evaluations for advanced reactor systems.
  • Prepare and communicate technical results, assumptions, methods, and conclusions in support of design reviews and conceptual design activities.
  • Support nuclear licensing activities, technical design reviews, and advanced reactor development programs, as assigned.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, national laboratories, reactor vendors, and advanced reactor developers, as applicable.
  • Travel to Idaho as needed to support conceptual design activities and other project requirements.

Requirements
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience performing analysis and design for reactor systems.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and travel to Idaho as project needs require.

The candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) design and analysis
  • Thermal hydraulics modeling and simulation
  • Reactor systems design and performance evaluation
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and/or system codes used in reactor analysis
  • Safety analysis, transient analysis, and heat transfer evaluations
  • Nuclear licensing, design reviews, or advanced reactor development programs

Education and Experience
A master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related technical discipline is required.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..
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