Cleared R&D Nuclear Engineer - Onsite Analysis & Impact

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an R&D Nuclear Engineer to analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess their security status using all-source intelligence. You will independently research topics, apply methodologies, and produce written analytical reports, with opportunities to lead publications on nuclear materials security and related technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, active DOE Q clearance (SCI possible), and the ability to obtain and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience.
• Active DOE Q clearance (or equivalent such as Active DOD Top Secret) is required to start, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI which may include a polygraph examination.
• Graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Operational experience with radiological and/or nuclear facilities.
• Experience performing radiation transport modeling.
• Knowledge of criticality safety and criticality analyses.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy).
• Experience producing finished analytic products for the Intelligence Community.
• Openness to receiving and learning from constructive feedback.
• Proactive initiative and curiosity with a desire to learn and take ownership of problem-solving and professional development.
• Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in analyses and documentation.
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Active SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess their security status using all-source intelligence.
• Independently research technical topics, apply methodologies, perform analysis, and write analytical reports.
• Contribute to and lead publications of finished intelligence on nuclear materials security, weapons, and related technologies.
• Develop a strong technical understanding of physical security, nuclear materials, and risk concepts.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams to deliver rigorous analyses.

Skills

DOE Q clearance

SCI clearance

Radiation transport

Criticality safety

Technical writing

Research

Data synthesis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an R&D Nuclear Engineer to analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess their security status using all-source intelligence. You will independently research topics, apply methodologies, and produce written analytical reports, with opportunities to lead publications on nuclear materials security and related technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, active DOE Q clearance (SCI possible), and the ability to obtain and maintain