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Nalley Consulting

Nuclear Engineer - Mid and Sr

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.

$133,708 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Join the Nalley Consulting team as a Nuclear Engineer.

Position:

Nuclear Engineer (Scientific Support)

LCATs:

Mid and Sr Location:

Charlottesville, VA Required Clearance:

TS/SCI or Q clearance. CI poly required; those with active CI polys will have preference.

Required experience:

3+ years of experience supporting nuclear engineering research Required education: Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, engineering technologies, or a physical science field. Description This vital position supports defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific / engineering research and reverse engineering analysis / characterizations. The role also supports defense analytical requirements with facility and vulnerability assessments on foreign nuclear capabilities. This includes, but not limited to: Nuclear engineering Thermo-hydraulics Seismic / earthquake Physics Computational science Fission reactor engineering.

Other desired qualifications:

Understanding of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or missile programs. Work experience at a national-level agency. Demonstrated ability to produce and comply with IC tradecraft standards.

ABOUT NALLEY CONSULTING

Nalley Consulting is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business working with prime partners to staff Department of Defense and Intelligence Community positions. Created by a U.S. Navy intelligence veteran, Nalley Consulting has grown to include multiple IDIQ vehicles in several states.

Nalley Consulting fringe benefits include:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits PTO 11 paid federal holidays Tuition assistance Paid military-reserve leave Paid parental leave for birth or adoption 401k matching up to 5 percent of the base salary Flex time Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. HwI6sVMKRo