Nuclear Engineer
$77K - $176K/yr
Nuclear Engineer The Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
$77K - $176K/yr
Nuclear Engineer The Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
$77K - $176K/yr
Nuclear Engineer The Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$77K - $176K/yr
As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review reactor designs, mechanical and ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$77K - $176K/yr
As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review reactor designs, mechanical and ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
Nuclear Engineer The Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
Nuclear Engineer The Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$106 - $176/hr
We're seeking a nuclear engineer who can apply this technical depth to guide ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$106 - $176/hr
We're seeking a nuclear engineer who can apply this technical depth to guide ... Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS ...
Washington, DC · On-site +1
Participate in working groups, task forces, and governance forums addressing CWMD and nuclear threats. *Assist in aligning DHS nuclear threat priorities with interagency strategies and frameworks.
Washington, DC · On-site +1
Participate in working groups, task forces, and governance forums addressing CWMD and nuclear threats. *Assist in aligning DHS nuclear threat priorities with interagency strategies and frameworks.
Participate in working groups, task forces, and governance forums addressing CWMD and nuclear threats. *Assist in aligning DHS nuclear threat priorities with interagency strategies and frameworks.
Participate in working groups, task forces, and governance forums addressing CWMD and nuclear threats. *Assist in aligning DHS nuclear threat priorities with interagency strategies and frameworks.
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Working knowledge of structural and mechanical design principles, including dynamic and accident ... Experience in nuclear plant systems, marine propulsion, and/or shipbuilding. * Knowledge of ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Working knowledge of structural and mechanical design principles, including dynamic and accident ... Experience in nuclear plant systems, marine propulsion, and/or shipbuilding. * Knowledge of ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$95K - $220K/yr
Working knowledge of structural and mechanical design principles, including dynamic and accident ... Experience in nuclear plant systems, marine propulsion, and/or shipbuilding. * Knowledge of ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$95K - $220K/yr
Working knowledge of structural and mechanical design principles, including dynamic and accident ... Experience in nuclear plant systems, marine propulsion, and/or shipbuilding. * Knowledge of ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Working fluency across nuclear, thermal-fluids, and mechanical domains, enough to challenge each specialty without owning their analyses. Experience by level * L1-L2: Early-career engineers with ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Working fluency across nuclear, thermal-fluids, and mechanical domains, enough to challenge each specialty without owning their analyses. Experience by level * L1-L2: Early-career engineers with ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$450K/yr
You'll have the opportunity to build your career exclusively within Nuclear Medicine while working alongside colleagues who share the same specialty. Base Compensation: $450,000 annually with up to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$450K/yr
You'll have the opportunity to build your career exclusively within Nuclear Medicine while working alongside colleagues who share the same specialty. Base Compensation: $450,000 annually with up to ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110K - $240K/yr
Working fluency across nuclear, thermal-fluids, and mechanical domains, enough to challenge each specialty without owning their analyses. Experience by level * L1-L2: Early-career engineers with ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110K - $240K/yr
Working fluency across nuclear, thermal-fluids, and mechanical domains, enough to challenge each specialty without owning their analyses. Experience by level * L1-L2: Early-career engineers with ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$450K/yr
You'll have the opportunity to build your career exclusively within Nuclear Medicine while working alongside colleagues who share the same specialty. *Base Compensation: $450,000 annually with up to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$450K/yr
You'll have the opportunity to build your career exclusively within Nuclear Medicine while working alongside colleagues who share the same specialty. *Base Compensation: $450,000 annually with up to ...
Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
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Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Germantown, MD · On-site
$175K - $190K/yr
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and ... Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Experience working in a quality-controlled or safety-related environment. * Ability to support on ... Nuclear industry experience is highly desirable. Export control notice This role involves access to ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Experience working in a quality-controlled or safety-related environment. * Ability to support on ... Nuclear industry experience is highly desirable. Export control notice This role involves access to ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110K - $240K/yr
Our mission Scale nuclear energy. Power generations. Our vision A maritime commons thriving with ... Working knowledge of fuel materials behavior, neutronics interfaces, and thermal-hydraulic boundary ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$110K - $240K/yr
Our mission Scale nuclear energy. Power generations. Our vision A maritime commons thriving with ... Working knowledge of fuel materials behavior, neutronics interfaces, and thermal-hydraulic boundary ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$150K - $240K/yr
Experience working in a quality-controlled or safety-related environment. * Ability to support on ... Nuclear industry experience is highly desirable. Don't meet every bullet? We'd still like to hear ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$150K - $240K/yr
Experience working in a quality-controlled or safety-related environment. * Ability to support on ... Nuclear industry experience is highly desirable. Don't meet every bullet? We'd still like to hear ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
This position requires working on complex nuclear stockpile stewardship projects while serving as the Government's technical resource for nuclear stockpile requirements. Key Responsibilities * Serve ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
This position requires working on complex nuclear stockpile stewardship projects while serving as the Government's technical resource for nuclear stockpile requirements. Key Responsibilities * Serve ...
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Experience working across the nuclear enterprise * Experience engaging national-level interagency stakeholders such as Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of ...
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Experience working across the nuclear enterprise * Experience engaging national-level interagency stakeholders such as Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of ...
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| Aspect | Nuclear Worker | Nuclear Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic safety training, possibly OSHA or NRC compliance | Advanced training, NRC licenses, technical certifications |
| Work Environment | Power plants, research facilities, nuclear sites | Power plants, laboratories, maintenance facilities |
| Job Responsibilities | Assisting with operations, safety procedures, handling materials | Monitoring systems, conducting tests, maintaining equipment |
While both Nuclear Workers and Nuclear Technicians work in nuclear environments, Nuclear Technicians typically have more specialized training and technical responsibilities. Nuclear Workers perform general safety and operational tasks, whereas Technicians focus on system monitoring and maintenance, often requiring specific certifications and technical skills.
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$77K - $176K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 22 days ago
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The Opportunity:
As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and the supporting systems required for safe and feasible deployment. That expertise is essential when conducting detailed engineering analyses for the Department of War-evaluating site viability, guiding customers through licensing and permitting pathways, and supporting multiple sites throughout the nuclear lifecycle from construction through decommissioning. We're seeking a nuclear engineer who can apply this technical depth to guide multimilliondollar energy infrastructure decisions, ensuring leaders receive clear, engineeringdriven recommendations that strengthen mission resilience.
At Booz Allen, you'll use your nuclear engineering background to help transform the Department of War's approach to resilient energy. Our team delivers cuttingedge energy solutions to customers who rely on their systems 24/7 to safeguard national security. We need a nuclear engineer who specializes in reactor systems, electrical integration, site viability, and regulatory pathways and who can communicate complex technical insights across interdisciplinary teams to shape the next generation of largescale energy capabilities.
Take on exciting challenges in the Department of War with us as we help provide resilient, secure energy systems to the warfighter.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with the design and operation of nuclear reactors, steam systems, and associated electrical interconnections such as reactor vessel, control rods, turbine generator, transformers, protection equipment
Experience assessing nuclear site viability, including utility coordination, land access constraints, and environmental clearance requirements
Knowledge of nuclear life cycle costs such as construction, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning
Knowledge of Department of Energy (DoE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and state and federal energy regulations, including licensing and permitting processes
Ability to review, compare, and validate vendor technology claims against regulatory, systemintegration, and performance requirements
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations
Ability to obtain aSecret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering
Nice If You Have:
Experience with energy system design, including distributed generation sources, microgrids, and battery energy storage systems
Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS-15 level clients
Ability to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and cost implications to inform acquisition, design, and implementation strategies
Ability to leverage electrical modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM
Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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