Senior Project Engineer - Nuclear Nonproliferation

The Aerospace Corporation; Crystal City (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth and development

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Nuclear Nonproliferation Technical Specialist (Senior Project Engineer - Technical Project Management) to provide analytical and program management leadership at our Crystal City, VA facility. The role emphasizes coordinating DNN studies, data-driven decision support, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance national security missions.

You will manage complex programs, engage with DNN leadership, and help shape strategy while working on-site four days per

Qualifications

• BS degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in technical areas related to nuclear nonproliferation (radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, nuclear engineering, or related).
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project/program management experience.
• Experience with US government agencies such as DOE, NNSA, or DoD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical studies and analyses for nonproliferation programs.
• Collaborate with DNN team to identify issues, concerns, and solutions.
• Design data collection, analysis, and visualization methods for customer needs.
• Develop processes and metrics to measure program progress and improvements.
• Provide written and verbal technical information to decision makers.
• Support a portfolio of high-impact projects across multiple disciplines.
• Perform project management activities leveraging Aerospace capabilities to address DNN challenges.
• Conduct strategic analysis at the intersection of technology and policy for NNSA leaders.
• Collaborate to shape strategic approaches to technical issues and expand value beyond core DNN customers.
• Remain familiar with Aerospace’s capabilities to identify novel applications for nonproliferation missions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Security clearance process

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Nuclear Nonproliferation Technical Specialist (Senior Project Engineer - Technical Project Management) to provide analytical and program management leadership at our Crystal City, VA facility. The role emphasizes coordinating DNN studies, data-driven decision support, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance national security missions.

You will manage complex programs, engage with DNN leadership, and help shape strategy while working on-site four days per