Job Description

Join the U.S. Navy and shape the future of nuclear energy!

The most powerful energy sources in the world rely on the brightest minds. As a Nuclear Reactors Engineer, you will be at the forefront of researching, designing, maintaining, operating, and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that power the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers. Engage your problem-solving skills while redefining the cutting edge of nuclear propulsion and setting new standards in nuclear reactor research and regulation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Naval Reactors Engineer, you will oversee the Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered vessels, as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion support facilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing reactor and fluid systems
• Exploring reactor physics
• Developing materials and components, such as steam generators, pumps, and valves
• Controlling instrumentation for reactors, steam, and electric plants
• Conducting rigorous testing and quality control
• Implementing shielding techniques
• Managing chemistry and radiological controls

Stationed at Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, D.C., you will play a vital role in technical oversight for projects that range from reactor design to fleet operations and the decommissioning of warships.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Your journey begins with a competitive salary and an array of benefits:

• Full health insurance coverage
• Complimentary housing
• A robust retirement plan
• 30 days of paid vacation per year

EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

We offer exceptional training and support for your education. Eligible undergraduates may benefit from the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program, which allows you to earn while you learn. Students majoring in mathematics, engineering, physics, and chemistry will receive preferred consideration. If selected for the NUPOC program, you can:

• Receive a salary above $4,000 per month for up to 18 months while completing your degree
• Receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000
• Access military healthcare benefits during your study

Upon graduation, you'll transition seamlessly into a respected officer position, with opportunities for further education through:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)
• Tuition Assistance for graduate studies during shore assignments
• Navy College Program
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
• Navy War College (NWC)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen between 19 and 29 years old (exceptions may apply up to age 40). You should be pursuing a B.A., B.S., or M.S. in a technical field, such as mathematics, engineering, physics, or chemistry. Additional requirements include:

• Completion of one academic year of calculus
• Completion of one year of calculus-based physics
• A strong GPA, with no lower than a 'B' in all technical courses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Your training will primarily take place at Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, D.C. You will join a select team of roughly 500 professionals who oversee the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from its inception to its conclusion. Even as a junior engineer, you will assume significant responsibilities in state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Two Department of Energy laboratories
• Two nuclear prototype/training sites
• Nearly 100 nuclear-powered ships and submarines
• Six shipyards
• Over 1,000 supporting firms

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