Full-Time
Nuclear Engineer
Posted on 11/23/2025
Booz Allen
10,001+ employees
Global consulting in strategy, technology, engineering
Compensation Overview
$77.6k - $176k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
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- 5+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research pertaining to nuclear science or engineering
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
- Doctorate degree in Nuclear Engineering or Science
- Provide advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector sponsored Research and Development programs pertaining to nuclear science or engineering.
- Serve as a strategic technical advisor to energy clients and support the development of new reactor and fuel cycle technologies.
- Engage and collaborate with a group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technologies from other sectors to further the design, manufacture, and fueling of advanced nuclear reactors.
- Inform clients about emerging nuclear technology needs.
- Guide the energy sector towards sustainable solutions.
- 2+ years of experience in postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles related to neutronics simulation and fuel performance codes, thermal hydraulics, or reactor materials and manufacturing
- Experience in an advisory role
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness when dealing with uncertainty and ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking
- Possession of excellent communication, organizational, client service, and analytical skills
Booz Allen Hamilton helps government agencies, corporations, and non-profits solve complex technical and strategic problems through strategy, technology, and engineering consulting. Its strengths include cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation for defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. It delivers services via long-term contracts, project-based work, and recurring engagements, blending domain expertise with advanced tech. Its goal is to help clients anticipate threats, optimize operations, and transform organizations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
1914
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD's $55B autonomous systems funding directly benefits NODA AI portfolio investment.
- Agentic AI operational deployment in 2026 drives defense technology consulting demand.
- Cloud modernization projects like National Weather Service CIRRUS expand civil sector revenue.
What critics are saying
- Palantir displaces Booz Allen's DoD AI contracts with superior analytics platforms.
- Anduril's vertical integration undercuts Booz Allen's autonomous systems engineering pricing.
- DoD conflict-of-interest rules eliminate Booz Allen Ventures portfolio companies from prime contracts.
What makes Booz Allen unique
- 31,600-person workforce with $12B revenue and $38B backlog provides scale advantage.
- Booz Allen Ventures' $300M fund invests in AI, defense tech, cybersecurity, space.
- Multi-year government contracts with 1.42x book-to-bill ratio ensure revenue visibility.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
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