Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear Engineer 1 (30060)

Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States

HII's Mission Technologies division

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country.

HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

This position will be embedded into a direct support role in the Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Controls Engineering group. This group is responsible for providing engineering, monitoring, training, radiation health and technical services, and emergency planning support to the lead Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Control Program to service Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for professional growth.

What You Will Do

• Designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems.
• Conducts research on new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors.
• Conducts studies related to the detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants.
• Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of material and safest means of waste products disposal.
• Other areas of research include radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses and performance metrics.
• Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.

Radiological Controls Engineering consists of three main group:
Reactor Servicing;
Overhaul Maintenance for Aircraft Carriers; and Fleet Support, Facilities, & Special Emphasis Projects.

What You Must Have

• Zero (0) years relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or related degree.
• Successfully completed an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Proficient in the use of desktop or personal computers with associated software (i.e., word processing, graphics, database, spreadsheets, etc.) or other computer products as required by the applicable discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For…

• US Navy nuclear propulsion program experience aboard submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Commercial nuclear power plant operations experience.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in…