Nuclear Engineer 1 (30060)

Requisition Number: 30060 | Required Travel: 0‑10% | Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt | Anticipated Salary Range: $61,261.00 – $74,388.60 | Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain | Level of Experience: Entry Level

About the Role

This position is embedded in the Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Controls Engineering group, which provides engineering, monitoring, training, radiation health and technical services, and emergency planning support for Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The group comprises three main areas: Reactor Servicing; Overhaul Maintenance for Aircraft Carriers; and Fleet Support, Facilities, & Special Emphasis Projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test nuclear equipment and systems.
• Conduct research on new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors.
• Study detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants.
• Analyze the nuclear fuel cycle to define economical uses of material and safe waste disposal methods.
• Perform radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses, and performance metrics.
• Recommend technology options or approaches for system, process, facility, or program improvements regarding safety, performance, efficiency, or cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Zero (0) years of relevant experience (entry level).
• Proficiency with desktop or personal computers and associated software (word processing, graphics, database, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion program aboard submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Experience in commercial nuclear power plant operations.

Physical Requirements

May require work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments. Must be capable of climbing ladders, tolerating confined spaces, and handling extreme temperature variations.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan Options.
• Financial planning tools and life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Occasional bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation (addressed by recruiter).

Leadership Mindset

HII emphasizes a Leadership Capability Framework that encourages employees to know and grow their people, build relationships, take ownership, put the customer first, shape the future, and act with urgency.

About HII Mission Technologies

Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group delivers live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental services, and supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission. With over 7,000 professionals worldwide, the division provides C5ISR, AI, cyber operations, synthetic training, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and unmanned underwater vehicles.