Nuclear Reactors Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Research, design, maintain, operate, and regulate nuclear reactors and power plants
• Provide technical oversight for the Navy's nuclear-powered ships
• Manage projects ranging from reactor design to fleet operations

Education Opportunities:

• Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program available for current undergraduate students
• Postgraduate education opportunities including Post-9/11 GI Bill and Navy Tuition Assistance Program
• Various service colleges and Navy College Program for further education

Qualifications and Requirements:

• U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29
• Graduate or current student pursuing a B.A., B.S., or M.S. in technical areas
• Completed one academic year of calculus and calculus-based physics

Work Environment:

Naval Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.