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Nuclear Engineer, Lead

Nuclear Engineer, Lead

Key Role:

Provide nuclear weapons effects subject matter expertise to client research and development (R&D) modeling and simulation (M&S) programs. Apply nuclear weapons effects knowledge to support nuclear technology effects, detection, and forensic research programs. Support various multi-functional teams conducting hard target deconstruction, preparing technical collection concepts, developing R&D requirements, and preparing technical research reports. Apply advanced theories, principles, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Lead development of solutions to highly complex problems. Work with a wide latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Provide supervision and development of first-level supervisors or managers. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 8+ years of experience with systems engineering approaches to nuclear weapons effects or use of physics-based nuclear weapons effects models 

  • Experience with reverse engineering and facility and vulnerability assessments of foreign nuclear capabilities 

  • Knowledge of nuclear science, nuclear fuel cycle, and nuclear and radiation effects, such as EMP or HANE 

  • Knowledge of nuclear engineering and sub-disciplines of thermo-hydraulics, seismic or earthquake, physics, computational science, or fission reactor engineering 

  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam 

  • Bachelor's degree in a Nuclear Engineering or Physics field

Additional Qualifications: 

  • Experience leading military operations or research and development projects for the DoD, IC, or other security agencies

  • Experience with nuclear weapons effects modeling and simulation tools 

  • Knowledge of systems engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning 

  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

  • Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Applied Physics 

  • Certified Nuclear Professional Certification 

  • Professional Engineer Certification 

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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January 5, 2026
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