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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Bremerton, WA ยท On-site +1

$62K - $108K/yr

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify ... remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for ...

$69K - $109K/yr

... remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for ... This position is part of the Navy Nuclear Deterrent Mission. This position is subject to work an ...

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How much do navy nuclear remote jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for navy nuclear remote in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you make $500,000 as a Nuclear Engineer?

Nuclear engineers working in the Navy or related fields typically earn salaries below $500,000 annually, with top civilian salaries reaching around $150,000 to $200,000. Achieving a $500,000 salary generally requires advanced positions, extensive experience, or additional responsibilities beyond standard roles in nuclear engineering.

What jobs can Navy nukes get?

Navy nuclear personnel, often called Navy nukes, can transition into roles such as nuclear power plant operators, technicians, or engineers in the civilian sector. They develop skills in nuclear technology, safety protocols, and systems management, which are highly valued in energy, manufacturing, and defense industries.

What does a typical workday look like for a Navy Nuclear Remote?

A typical day as a Navy Nuclear Remote involves monitoring the status of nuclear systems using advanced computer interfaces and remote diagnostic tools, reviewing system data for anomalies, and responding to operational alerts as needed. You may be involved in regular coordination with on-site technicians, engineering personnel, and chain-of-command to ensure systems are running safely and efficiently. Documentation and timely reporting on system performance and any incidents are key parts of the role. You can expect structured shifts with a mix of steady operational monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaborative problem-solving.

What is a Navy Nuclear Remote job?

A Navy Nuclear Remote job typically refers to roles within the Navy's nuclear program that involve monitoring, maintaining, or troubleshooting nuclear systems from a remote location. These positions may involve working with advanced technology to ensure the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors on ships or submarines. Personnel in these roles are highly trained in nuclear operations, engineering, and safety protocols. While not physically present at the reactor site, they provide critical support through data analysis and remote system management. These jobs require strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and extensive Navy nuclear training.

How hard is it to get into the Navy nuclear program?

Getting into the Navy nuclear program is competitive and requires passing rigorous tests, including the ASVAB with a high score, as well as meeting strict physical and security clearance standards. Candidates typically need a strong background in math and science, and must complete specialized training at nuclear propulsion schools after enlistment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Navy Nuclear Remote position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Navy Nuclear Remote, you need a strong background in nuclear engineering principles, mechanical aptitude, and successful completion of Navy Nuclear Power School. Experience with remote monitoring systems, technical manuals, and relevant nuclear operations certifications is typically expected. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work both independently and within a team are important soft skills. These skills ensure the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of naval nuclear systems from a remote location.

How much do Navy nukes get paid?

Navy nuclear personnel, including Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators and Technicians, typically earn a starting salary around $3,000 to $4,000 per month during initial training and increase with experience and rank. Advanced roles with certifications and security clearances can lead to higher pay, and nuclear personnel often receive additional allowances for their specialized skills and environment.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

U.S. Pacific Fleet

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Summary
This position is a bridge program designed for giving employees the opportunity to gain the competencies necessary to qualify for a position in professional Engineer 08XX occupational series. If selected, you will be placed on a Detail NTE 1 Year.
Eligibility for this training opportunity is limited to current ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GS-0802-11 OR 12 or ELECTRONICS ENGINEER GS-0856-11 OR 12
Please Note: There will be no change in your salary during the timeframe of this training opportunity
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Duties
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  • You will be assigned to check work in process and prepare work packages for other lower grade engineers and technicians.
  • You will provide direction to lower grade Engineers to determine the type of material or equipment required and provide specifications.
  • You will direct and check the work of lower graded engineers and technicians on individual documents or services.
  • You will prepare technical reports, memoranda, and rough drafts of technical correspondence on subjects assigned by supervisor.
  • You will prepare engineering drawings, calculations, specifications or other engineering products in support of Navy or other customer requirements.
  • You will day-to-day provide management, control and direction of the non-nuclear work control and test program.

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Conditions of employment
  • See Other Information section for additional requirements.
  • Both agencies' management and HR must agree to reimbursement details. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be signed by the detailee and management.
  • Must have received a Fully Successful or higher performance rating on last performance cycle.
  • This detail opportunity may be rescinded if detailee fails to meet position requirements.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to work in small and/or confined spaces.
  • This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications
You are eligible for this training opportunity if you are currently a permanentENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GS-0802-11 OR 12 or ELECTRONICS ENGINEER GS-0856-11 OR 12 within UIC (4523A) Org Code (200).
Please Note: Appropriate documentation must be provided at time of application to support experience or educational requirements.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience (or performing competencies).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.orgOREvidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.
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Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
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Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.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 applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
Additional information
Detail cannot result in a promotion or permanent position without further competition.
Detailee will continue to be paid by the home command, and salary will be reimbursed.
This position may be subject to the priority Placement Program.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Only Military Spouse Preference/PPP applicants currently occupying positions for which a comprehensive training plan has been developed and authorized are entitled to exercise their priority status for this announcement. The most common formal training positions are apprentices, formal interns, and scientist and engineering interns. Upward Mobility Positions that have equivalent training plans are also included when the positions have been pre-identified in an Affirmative Action or similar plan. You must provide documentation supporting you are in a formal training plan (e.g., SF50 and official signed training agreement between you and your command).
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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