In PersonRelocation support to the Germantown area may be provided.
Consulting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
The applicant must be a United States citizen and hold a current DoD Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q security clearance.
The applicant must have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science.
The applicant must have hands-on nuclear weapon science experience.
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15, as measured by the Nelson-Denny reading assessment.
A minimum of ten years of total field experience in the subject area of nuclear weapons is required.
Responsibilities
Advise senior Department of Energy management on current technical issues in the subject-matter expert's area of expertise in nuclear weapons research, including nuclear weapon design, materials science research, stockpile management, special nuclear materials production, developments relating to improvised nuclear devices, or other areas of expertise.
Lead working groups and develop white papers and presentations.
Prepare classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents and guides in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Department of Energy Orders, and Department of Energy Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, National Security Information, and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information.
Desired Qualifications
Hands-on experience with nuclear weapons-related matters such as computer codes and simulation tools, nuclear weapon design, weapon science, use control and other surety aspects of nuclear weapons, or knowledge of improvised nuclear devices.
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, and experience with XML computer language.
Experience working with the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the national nuclear weapon laboratories.
Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion.
Experience teaching and developing testing and educational materials for subjects such as improvised nuclear devices or Inertial Confinement Fusion.
Nuclear Weapons Science SME
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) · Germantown, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-26
Salary: USD 175,000–190,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: GET DOE
Description
THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE IN GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND.
Relocation Support to the Germantown area may be provided.
Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a Nuclear Weapons 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 full-time position with benefits, withwork performed primarily at the DOE facility in Germantown, Maryland__. This long-term positionprovides relocation support to the Germantown areafor those who live outside of the DMV (region encompassing the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia).
Salary Range: Compensation for this position will range from $175,000 to $190,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
Duties:
This position requires expert-level knowledge to advise senior DOE management on current technical issues related to the SME's area of expertise in nuclear weapons research (e.g., nuclear weapon design, materials science research, stockpile management, special nuclear materials production, developments relating to improvised nuclear devices, or other areas of expertise)
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 and guides 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 DoDTop Secret security clearance or DOEQ 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. The individual must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 (Nelson Denny reading assessment).
Minimum of ten (10) 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 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.
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.