Nuclear Scientist/Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Scientist/Engineer to support our government customer at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The role requires expertise in nuclear weapon design, modeling, and related topics across DoD/DOE partners, with responsibilities spanning rapid assessments and high-level reports. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with the ability to obtain SCI clearance. The position involves engagement with multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Masters in one of: Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• PhD in one of: Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Five+ years of experience in nuclear weapons design, nuclear power, and/or radiological/nuclear systems
• Understanding of fundamental nuclear concepts in modern weapons and energy production
• Strong research background with advanced analytical techniques
• Understanding of nuclear weapon effects and phenomena
• Understanding of related nuclear modeling including hydrocodes and prompt radiation
• Ability to author technical reports for broader community use and to present data to leaders

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from unclassified to TS/SCI levels as the primary nuclear weapon physics technical specialist
• Collaborate with DTRA, DoD/DOE partners, external agencies, and IC entities to deliver quick response technical assessments
• Serve as first author on classified technical reports
• Provide graduate-level nuclear weapon design knowledge on demand
• Preserve institutional knowledge and support mission requirements
• Establish relationships with domestic and international partners (e.g., AWE)
• Mentor junior staff and develop structured approaches in dynamic environments
• Provide expert analysis on nuclear weapons physics and related topics as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Nuclear weapons design

Nuclear engineering

Hydrocodes

Radiation effects

Technical reporting

Presentation skills

Education

Master's in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Nuclear Engineering / Physics

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Scientist/Engineer to support our government customer at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The role requires expertise in nuclear weapon design, modeling, and related topics across DoD/DOE partners, with responsibilities spanning rapid assessments and high-level reports. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with the ability to obtain SCI clearance. The position involves engagement with multiple U.S.