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NSS

Sourcer for Nuclear Engineers

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) personnel, including officers (1110N/1120) and senior ... Build a sustainable talent community for high-volume nuclear and waterfront engineering roles.

NSS

Sourcer for Nuclear Engineers

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) personnel, including officers (1110N/1120) and senior ... Build a sustainable talent community for high-volume nuclear and waterfront engineering roles.

HII

Nuclear Engineer 1 (30060)

Newport News, VA · On-site

$61K - $74K/yr

... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for ...

HII

Nuclear Engineer 1 (30060)

Newport News, VA · On-site

$61K - $74K/yr

... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for ...

HII

Nuclear Engineer 1 (30060)

Newport News, VA · On-site

$61K - $74K/yr

... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for ...

HII

$61K - $74K/yr

... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for ...

HII

$61K - $74K/yr

... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight navy nuclear engineering 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 Overnight Navy Nuclear Engineering vs Navy Nuclear Reactor Operator?

AspectOvernight Navy Nuclear EngineeringNavy Nuclear Reactor Operator
CertificationsRequires Navy nuclear engineering training, security clearanceRequires Navy reactor operator certification, security clearance
Work EnvironmentSubmarine or aircraft carrier, shipboardSubmarine or surface ship, shipboard
Job FocusDesign, maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting of nuclear systemsOperate and monitor nuclear reactors, follow safety protocols

Both roles require Navy nuclear training and security clearance, working onboard ships. Nuclear engineers focus on system design and maintenance, while reactor operators primarily control reactor operations. The main difference lies in responsibilities: engineers handle technical planning, whereas operators manage daily reactor functions.

How much do overnight navy nuclear engineers make?

Overnight Navy nuclear engineers typically earn between $80,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, rank, and location. They often work in shifts on nuclear-powered vessels or facilities, requiring specialized training and security clearances.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Navy Nuclear Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,594 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Senior Nuclear Systems Engineer

Joint Base Pearl Habor Hickam, HI • On-site

WILLCOR, Inc.
Business Management Consulting • 11 - 50 employees
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$106K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Nuclear Systems Engineer
Location: Pearl Harbor, HI
Clearance: Secret
Salary: Negotiable
Overview:
The Senior Engineer will provide analytical and engineering support to the COMSUBPAC Maintenance and Material Readiness Directorate (N4), focusing on training and oversight of radiological controls for submarine and submarine tender operations and maintenance. This role requires a deep understanding of submarine nuclear engineering, logistics, and maintenance to manage initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and drive projects to completion. The Senior Engineer will also develop leadership-ready briefs to present complex technical issues and project progress to clients and senior leadership. This position is primarily based on-site at Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i, with potential travel to various local, CONUS, and OCONUS locations.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
  • Twelve (12) years of experience operating nuclear-powered Naval vessels or working in a nuclear-capable shipyard, with five (5) years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Radiological control and/or radiological/all-hazard emergency planning
  • Engineering, testing, work controls, and/or operations of naval nuclear propulsion systems.

Desired:
  • Three (3) years of experience as a Division Head or higher in a nuclear-capable shipyard, or as a nuclear-trained Department Head or higher aboard U.S. Navy nuclear-powered warships.
  • Three (3) years of experience in radiological control and radiological/all-hazard emergency planning.
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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

College Park, MD, US

Year founded

2002

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