Engineer Nuclear

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Design, develop, and test nuclear equipment and systems .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,261 - $74,402 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and testing nuclear equipment and systems, with a strong focus on radiation detection, control, and safety improvements. Proficient in conducting research on nuclear materials and the nuclear fuel cycle, while providing technical support and training in radiological control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nuclear Equipment DesignRadiation Detection and ControlRadiation Transport ModelingNavy Nuclear Propulsion Program ExperienceCommercial Nuclear Power Plant Operations

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Equipment DevelopmentRadiation Transport ModelingStatistical AnalysisPerformance Metrics ResearchMaterial Use OptimizationWaste-Product DisposalTechnical ServicesEmergency Planning SupportResearch on Nuclear MaterialsRadiological Control Program Support

Soft Skills

TrainingMonitoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareGraphics SoftwareDatabase ApplicationsSpreadsheet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Nuclear ReactorsNuclear Fuel CycleRadiation HealthU.S. NavySubmarinesAircraft CarriersCommercial Nuclear Power

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test nuclear equipment and systems
Research new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors
Conduct studies related to detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants
Study the nuclear fuel cycle to define economical material use and safe waste-product disposal
Perform radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses, and performance metrics research
Recommend technology options or approaches for system, process, facility, or program improvements in safety, performance, efficiency, or cost
Provide engineering, monitoring, training, radiation health, technical services, and emergency planning support to the Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Control Program
Support Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines

Requirements

What you’ll need

0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience
Undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program
Proficiency with desktop or personal computers and associated software, including word processing, graphics, database, and spreadsheet applications
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments
Capable of climbing ladders, tolerating confined spaces, and tolerating extreme temperature variances
U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion program experience aboard submarines or aircraft carriers preferred
Commercial nuclear power plant operations experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth