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As a Nuclear Reactors Engineer, you'll be responsible for researching, designing, maintaining ... Graduate or a current student pursuing a B.A., B.S., or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate nuclear engineer trainee in the United States is $105,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Nuclear Engineer Trainee vs Nuclear Engineer?

AspectGraduate Nuclear Engineer TraineeNuclear Engineer
QualificationsTypically recent graduates with a degree in nuclear engineering or related fieldUsually requires a degree plus some experience or professional certification
Work EnvironmentTraining programs, supervised projects, entry-level tasks in nuclear facilitiesDesign, analysis, and operational roles in nuclear power plants or research facilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in nuclear power companies, government agencies, and research institutionsUsed across nuclear power plants, engineering firms, and regulatory bodies

The Graduate Nuclear Engineer Trainee is an entry-level position focused on training and development, while a Nuclear Engineer is a more experienced role involving independent project work and technical responsibilities. The trainee role is ideal for recent graduates starting their careers, whereas the Nuclear Engineer typically requires some experience and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Nuclear Engineer Trainee job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 14% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,594 per year, or $50.8 per hour.
Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) - AL, GA

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) - AL, GA

U.S. Navy

$90K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

United States Navy rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 371 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

The most powerful energy sources in the world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear Reactors Engineer, you’ll be responsible for researching, designing, maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on Earth. Here, you can fuel a passion for problem-solving by defining and redefining the cutting-edge of nuclear propulsion while setting the standard in nuclear reactor research and regulation. Naval Reactors Engineers have oversight of the Navy's entire fleet of nuclear-powered ships as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion support facilities for America’s Navy.

The wide array of technical areas involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program include:

  • Reactor and fluid systems design
  • Reactor physics
  • Materials development
  • Component design such as steam generators, pumps and valves
  • Instrumentation and control of reactor, steam and electric plants
  • Testing and quality control
  • Shielding
  • Chemistry and radiological controls

As a Navy Reactors Engineer stationed at Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, D.C., you will provide technical oversight while managing projects ranging from reactor design to fleet operations to de-fueling and decommissioning warships.

Preliminary training and eventual staff assignments center around Naval Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. At Headquarters, you will be a part of an elite, streamlined staff of roughly 500 people who oversee the entire Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from cradle to grave.​

Even junior-level Naval Reactors Engineers assume responsibility for key technical work in a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • Two Department of Energy laboratories
  • Two nuclear prototype/training sites
  • Nearly 100 nuclear-powered ships and submarines
  • Six shipyards
  • More than 1,000 firms that support the Naval Reactors Program
  • U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29. Exceptions may be possible up to age 40.
  • Graduate or a current student pursuing a B.A., B.S., or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, or other technical areas).
  • Those still in school may apply as early as 18 months from completion of an undergraduate degree for Naval Reactors Engineers.
  • Applicants may also join the NUPOC program as early as 12 months from completion of a master's degree.
  • Completed one academic year of calculus (minimum calculus I/II).
  • Completed one academic year of calculus-based physics (minimum physics I/II).
  • A competitive GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum grade of "B" in all technical courses.

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