Junior Engineer or Physical Scientist / Nuclear Analyst
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$110k - $135k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's
Germantown, MD, USA
HybridMostly on-site in Germantown; situational telework is limited to 80 hours per calendar year.
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
At least one year of experience supporting a National Nuclear Security Administration facility is ideal.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be able to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15, as measured by the Nelson-Denny reading assessment.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nuclear engineering, a physical science discipline, or a related engineering discipline is required.
Must have a current Top Secret or Department of Energy Q security clearance.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing classification guidance.
Assist in preparing classification and declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Department of Energy orders, and Department of Energy procedures for Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, National Security Information, and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information.
Desired Qualifications
Two years of recent experience performing work in one or more of the following areas: Inertial Confinement Fusion, nuclear weapon science, or nuclear weapon design, development, testing, production, and deployment.
Knowledge of Department of Energy derivative classification is highly regarded.
Junior Engineer or Physical Scientist / Nuclear Analyst
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) · Germantown, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-26
Salary: USD 110,000–135,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: GET DOE
Description
WORK WILL BE MOSTLY ON-SITE, primarily in Germantown, Maryland
Qualified individuals with experience supporting a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facility are encouraged to apply.
Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team during Q4 2026 as a Technical Guidance Analyst (TGA), supporting the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.
This is a long-term, full-time position with benefits as part of an extraordinary team of professionals who support some of our nation’s most delicate, important, and rewarding work.
This position is eligible for situational telework up to 80 hours per calendar year
Under the mentorship of a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst (STGA), and in collaboration with the DOE National Laboratories and the NNSA, the TGA will assist in the preparation of classification guidance
The TGA will also assist in the preparation of classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)
Compensation Range: $110,000 - $135,000 Per Year (depending on qualifications)
Requirements
Security Clearance:
Applicants MUST have a current Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience supporting an NNSA facility.
This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills. The individual must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 (Nelson Denny reading assessment).
Highly Sought After (but not required) Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Two (2) years of recent experience performing work in one or more of the following areas:
Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Nuclear weapon science
Nuclear weapon design, development, testing, production, and deployment
Candidates with knowledge of DOE derivative classification are highly regarded
Education:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nuclear engineering, a physical science discipline, or a related engineering discipline
Benefits
We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate).
Benefits include:
Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
Dental Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Generous 401(k) match
All benefits are effective on day one of employment.
This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or qualifications. The qualifications and requirements listed in this posting are intended as a general guide. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection, as additional factors (including nature of experience, skills, and organizational needs) will be considered during the review process.
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.