Nuclear physicist job description
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Nuclear physicist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nuclear physicist job postings.
Sample nuclear physicist requirements
- A postgraduate degree in nuclear physics or related field.
- Extensive experience in research and development.
- Strong knowledge of nuclear physics fundamentals.
- Ability to interpret nuclear data and compile reports.
- Ability to operate specialized equipment.
Sample required nuclear physicist soft skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Nuclear physicist job description example 1
Global Engineering & Technology nuclear physicist job description
Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in nuclear weapon science to support the Department of Energy's Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.
This is a highly compensated position with work performed primarily at the DOE facility in Germantown, Maryland. This long-term position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.
This position will require expert-level knowledge to advise senior DOE management on current technical issues related to subject areas such as nuclear weapon design research or developments relating to improvised nuclear devices
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and develop white papers and presentations
This senior professional prepares classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), including but not limited to the technical areas described below
Requirements
Security Clearance:
Candidate MUST be a United States citizen and have a current DoD Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q security clearance
Education and Experience:
Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Applicant MUST have hands-on nuclear weapon science experience
This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Minimum of five (5) years' total field experience in the subject area of nuclear weapons is required. Hands-on experience with nuclear weapons-related matters such as any of the following is highly valued:
Computer Codes and Simulation Tools
Nuclear Weapon Design
Weapon Science
Use Control and other surety aspects of nuclear weapons
Knowledge of Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)
Advanced understanding of Radiation Exposure Devices and Radiological Dispersal Devices, including their basic science and technological principles
Expert knowledge of programs such as Second Line of Defense to interdict nuclear materials
Hands-on knowledge of computer code development to support the nuclear weapon complex is desirable, as is experience with XML computer language
Experience working with DOE / NNSA / DoD / DHS / NRC and the national nuclear weapon laboratories
The following are also highly valued:
Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Experience teaching and developing testing and educational materials for subjects such as IND or ICF is highly desirable
Benefits
We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option is available at a company-subsidized rate).
Benefits include:
Medical plan options with United Health Care
Dental insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Generous 401(k) match
All benefits are effective on day one of employment.
This is a highly compensated position with work performed primarily at the DOE facility in Germantown, Maryland. This long-term position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.
This position will require expert-level knowledge to advise senior DOE management on current technical issues related to subject areas such as nuclear weapon design research or developments relating to improvised nuclear devices
This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and develop white papers and presentations
This senior professional prepares classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), including but not limited to the technical areas described below
Requirements
Security Clearance:
Candidate MUST be a United States citizen and have a current DoD Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q security clearance
Education and Experience:
Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
Applicant MUST have hands-on nuclear weapon science experience
This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Minimum of five (5) years' total field experience in the subject area of nuclear weapons is required. Hands-on experience with nuclear weapons-related matters such as any of the following is highly valued:
Computer Codes and Simulation Tools
Nuclear Weapon Design
Weapon Science
Use Control and other surety aspects of nuclear weapons
Knowledge of Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)
Advanced understanding of Radiation Exposure Devices and Radiological Dispersal Devices, including their basic science and technological principles
Expert knowledge of programs such as Second Line of Defense to interdict nuclear materials
Hands-on knowledge of computer code development to support the nuclear weapon complex is desirable, as is experience with XML computer language
Experience working with DOE / NNSA / DoD / DHS / NRC and the national nuclear weapon laboratories
The following are also highly valued:
Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Experience teaching and developing testing and educational materials for subjects such as IND or ICF is highly desirable
Benefits
We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option is available at a company-subsidized rate).
Benefits include:
Medical plan options with United Health Care
Dental insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Generous 401(k) match
All benefits are effective on day one of employment.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024