Mid Nuclear Engineer

Prescient Edge; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-level Nuclear Engineer to support federal government clients in Reston, VA. The role involves conducting scientific engineering research related to national defense, requiring a high level of expertise in nuclear engineering and relevant security clearances. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear engineering or related fields.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with CI Poly or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Supports defense analytical requirements with scientific engineering research.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments on foreign nuclear capabilities.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Thermo-hydraulics

Seismic/earthquake analysis

Physics

Computational science

Fission reactor engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid-level Nuclear Engineer to support a federal government client.

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

• Supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific engineering research, reverse engineering analysis/characterizations, facility and vulnerability assessments on foreign nuclear capabilities.
• This includes, but is not limited to, nuclear engineering and sub-disciplines such as thermo-hydraulics, seismic/earthquake analysis, physics, computational science, and fission reactor engineering.

Job Requirements:

Desired experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of that experience within the last 2 years.

Desired education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI clearance required, with CI Poly or the ability to obtain CI Poly.

Location:

• Reston, VA.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded in 2008, specializing in counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT). We provide full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and R&D support to the Department of Defense and the intelligence community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring all applicants are considered without discrimination.