Senior Nuclear Weapons SME — On-Site Germantown

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET); Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options With UnitedHealthcare

Dental Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous 401(k) Match

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert with expertise in nuclear weapon science. This is a highly compensated full-time position based in Germantown, Maryland, supporting the Department of Energy. Candidates must possess an advanced degree and extensive experience in nuclear weapons. The role includes advising on technical issues, preparing classification guidance, and leading working groups. Excellent benefits are provided, effective from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have hands-on nuclear weapon science experience.
• Minimum of ten years' total field experience in nuclear weapons.
• Ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DOE management on technical issues related to nuclear weapons.
• Prepare classification guidance and policy documents.
• Lead working groups and develop presentations and white papers.

Skills

Expert knowledge in nuclear weapon design

Hands-on knowledge of computer code development

Excellent writing and verbal communication

Experience with Computer Codes and Simulation Tools

Knowledge of Improvised Nuclear Devices

Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion

Education

Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physical science

Tools

Experience with XML programming

Job description

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert with expertise in nuclear weapon science. This is a highly compensated full-time position based in Germantown, Maryland, supporting the Department of Energy. Candidates must possess an advanced degree and extensive experience in nuclear weapons. The role includes advising on technical issues, preparing classification guidance, and leading working groups. Excellent benefits are provided, effective from day one of employment.