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Varsity Tutors

Astronomy Tutor

Knoxville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain Kepler laws, Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, nuclear fusion in stars, and Hubble law while preparing students for college-level astrophysics and scientific literacy assessments.

Type One Energy

Materials Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Retirement

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Senior Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle Your role in the mission: Type One Energy is seeking a ...

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.

Design Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

... for fusion-relevant environments, including vacuum-compatible hardware and actively cooled ... Minimum Requirements (Education & Experience) • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

Design Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

... for fusion-relevant environments, including vacuum-compatible hardware and actively cooled ... Minimum Requirements (Education & Experience) BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or ...

ORAU

Senior Reliability Engineer

Knoxville, TN

  • Retirement

Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion ... Experience working with complex, high-reliability systems in industries such as energy, nuclear ...

ORAU

Senior Reliability Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Retirement

Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion ... Experience working with complex, high-reliability systems in industries such as energy, nuclear ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear fusion in Oak Ridge, TN is $49.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.45 and $59.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Nuclear Fusion career, you need a strong background in physics, engineering, and advanced mathematics, typically supported by a relevant degree such as nuclear engineering or plasma physics. Familiarity with specialized simulation software, diagnostic equipment, and safety certification in radiation or hazardous materials handling is often required. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help professionals collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary fusion projects. These competencies ensure safe, innovative, and efficient progress towards achieving practical fusion energy solutions.

What does a nuclear fusion professional do?

As part of a Nuclear Fusion research team, you may work on designing and operating plasma containment systems, developing new reactor materials, or running experimental diagnostics to study and optimize fusion reactions. Daily tasks can include simulations, data analysis, collaborating on scientific publications, and contributing to troubleshooting complex technical issues. Projects often require working closely with physicists, engineers, and computer scientists in a highly collaborative, lab-based environment. This diverse and challenging work is at the forefront of clean energy innovation, offering opportunities for professional growth as the field advances.

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A Nuclear Fusion job involves researching, developing, and implementing technologies to harness energy from nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. Professionals in this field work in areas such as plasma physics, reactor design, and materials science to create sustainable fusion energy. These roles exist in academic research, government labs, and private sector companies focused on clean energy solutions.

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Senior Classification Analyst / Nuclear

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET)

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE IN GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND.

This position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the Department of Energy's Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.

This is a highly compensated, long-term, 100% on-site position at the Department of Energy facility in Germantown, Maryland. This position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.

The SME will be trained to conduct classification review and analysis of government material in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), and National Security Information (NSI) technical areas such as:

  • Nuclear weapon design, development, testing, production, and deployment
  • Nuclear weapon science
  • Inertial confinement fusion (ICF)
  • Ballistic missile and/or reentry body/vehicle design, development, testing, production, and deployment
  • Special nuclear material (SNM) production technologies such as, but not limited to, isotope separation technologies (atomic vapor laser isotope separation, gaseous diffusion, gas centrifuge, etc.) and nuclear material processing
  • Counterintelligence and nuclear intelligence
  • Military utilization of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon effects
  • Nuclear nonproliferation (technology and/or safeguards programs)
  • Radiological weapons and improvised nuclear devices
  • Space nuclear reactors and naval nuclear propulsion

Salary Range: Compensation for this position will range from $165,000 to $185,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

MUST possess an active DOE Q clearance or an active DoD Top Secret clearance

Experience & Skills:

The SME shall ideally have five (5) years total field and/or program office experience in one or more of the following:

  • Nuclear weapons design and improvised nuclear devices
  • Nuclear material production, such as but not limited to isotope separation technologies (atomic vapor laser isotope separation, gaseous diffusion, gas centrifuge, etc.), and nuclear material processing
  • Counterintelligence and nuclear intelligence
  • Weapon science and inertial confinement fusion
  • Military utilization of nuclear weapons

Education:

The candidate must be able to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15, and score accordingly on the Nelson Denny reading assessment test.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the physical sciences (or a related area of engineering) from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate).

Benefits include:

  • Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
  • Dental Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) match

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.