R&D Nuclear Engineer: Nuclear Materials Security & Analysis

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an R&D Nuclear Engineer to analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess security. You will research topics, apply methodologies, and write analytical reports, with opportunities to lead publications on nuclear materials security and related technologies.

Role requires on-site work 100% of the time, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and DOE Q clearance (or equivalent) to start. A writing sample may be requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess their security status using all-source intelligence.
• Independently research, apply developed methodologies, perform analysis, and write reports.
• Contribute to and lead publications of finished intelligence on topics related to nuclear materials security and related technologies.
• Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample (500 words or more) prior to interviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data synthesis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an R&D Nuclear Engineer to analyze worldwide nuclear material holdings and assess security. You will research topics, apply methodologies, and write analytical reports, with opportunities to lead publications on nuclear materials security and related technologies.

Role requires on-site work 100% of the time, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and DOE Q clearance (or equivalent) to start. A writing sample may be requested.