Nuclear Engineer, Senior

Nuclear Engineer, Senior

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with systems engineering approaches to nuclear weapons effects or development and use of physics-based nuclear weapons effects models 

• Experience with reverse engineering and facility and vulnerability assessments of nuclear capabilities 

• Knowledge of nuclear science, nuclear fuel cycle, and nuclear and radiation effects, such as EMP or HANE 

• Knowledge of nuclear engineering and sub-disciplines of thermo-hydraulics, seismic or earthquake, physics, computational science, or fission reactor engineering 

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam 

• Bachelor's degree in a Nuclear Engineering or Physics field

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience leading or supporting military projects for the DoD, IC or other agencies, including nuclear command, control, and communications, survivability, weapons control technology, or hard target defeat 

• Experience with nuclear weapons effects modeling and simulation tools 

• Knowledge of systems engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning 

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Applied Physics preferred; Doctorate degree in Nuclear Engineering or Applied Physics a plus

• Certified Nuclear Professional Certification 

• Professional Engineer Certification 

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.