US Navy
Nuclear Engineer
US Navy, Manville, New Jersey, us, 08835
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34The most powerful energy sources in the world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear Reactors Engineer, youll be responsible for researching, designing, maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on Earth. Here, you can fuel a passion for problem-solving by defining and redefining the cutting edge of nuclear propulsion, while setting the standard in nuclear reactor research and regulation.RESPONSIBILITIESNaval Reactors Engineers have oversight of the Navy's entire fleet of nuclear-powered ships as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion support facilities for Americas Navy. The wide array of technical areas involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program include:Reactor and fluid systems designReactor physicsMaterials developmentComponent design such as steam generators, pumps and valvesInstrumentation and control of reactor, steam and electric plantsTesting and quality controlShieldingChemistry and radiological controlsAs a Navy Reactors Engineer stationed at Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, D.C., you will provide technical oversight while managing projects ranging from reactor design to fleet operations to de-fueling and decommissioning warships.PAY AND BENEFITSFrom the day you start, youll receive:Competitive salaryFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement plan30 days paid vacation per year
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESIn addition to the best-in-class training and state-of-the-art facilities, current undergrad students who meet the prerequisite background will also get the chance to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. Students in majors like mathematics, engineering, physics and chemistry may receive preferred acceptance into the program.If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring Naval Reactors Engineer, you can:Receive a salary in excess of $4,000 per month for up to 18 months prior to your college graduationReceive an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000Enjoy military health care benefits while you are a student in the programPostgraduate Education OpportunitiesAs a Naval Reactors Engineer, once youre out of school youll have a position waiting as a respected professional and Officer affiliated with the most accomplished nuclear program on earth. Beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, you can pursue additional graduate education through the following:Post-9/11 GI BillNavy Tuition Assistance ProgramCompleting Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service collegesUsing Tuition Assistance to attend online or in-person graduate programs during shore assignments.Navy College ProgramVOLED Assistance CenterVOLED Region AdvisorsThe Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)Navy War College (NWC)USAF Air University Air Command and Staff CollegeQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29. Exceptions may be possible up to age 40.Graduate or current student pursuing a B.A., B.S. or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas).Those still in school may apply as early as 18 months from completion of an undergraduate degree for Naval Reactors Engineers.Applicants may also join the NUPOC program as early as 12 months from completion of a master's degree.Additional academic requirements include:Completed one academic year of calculusCompleted one academic year of calculus-based physicsA competitive GPA and a minimum grade of "B" in all technical coursesGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPreliminary training and eventual staff assignments center around Naval Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. At Headquarters, you will be a part of an elite, streamlined staff of roughly 500 people who oversee the entire Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from cradle to grave.Even junior-level Naval Reactors Engineers assume responsibility for key technical work in a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including:Two Department of Energy laboratoriesTwo nuclear prototype/training sitesNearly 100 nuclear-powered ships and submarinesSix shipyardsMore than 1,000 firms that support the Naval Reactors ProgramRequired
Preferred
Job Industries
Government & Military
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESIn addition to the best-in-class training and state-of-the-art facilities, current undergrad students who meet the prerequisite background will also get the chance to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. Students in majors like mathematics, engineering, physics and chemistry may receive preferred acceptance into the program.If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring Naval Reactors Engineer, you can:Receive a salary in excess of $4,000 per month for up to 18 months prior to your college graduationReceive an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000Enjoy military health care benefits while you are a student in the programPostgraduate Education OpportunitiesAs a Naval Reactors Engineer, once youre out of school youll have a position waiting as a respected professional and Officer affiliated with the most accomplished nuclear program on earth. Beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, you can pursue additional graduate education through the following:Post-9/11 GI BillNavy Tuition Assistance ProgramCompleting Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service collegesUsing Tuition Assistance to attend online or in-person graduate programs during shore assignments.Navy College ProgramVOLED Assistance CenterVOLED Region AdvisorsThe Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)Navy War College (NWC)USAF Air University Air Command and Staff CollegeQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29. Exceptions may be possible up to age 40.Graduate or current student pursuing a B.A., B.S. or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas).Those still in school may apply as early as 18 months from completion of an undergraduate degree for Naval Reactors Engineers.Applicants may also join the NUPOC program as early as 12 months from completion of a master's degree.Additional academic requirements include:Completed one academic year of calculusCompleted one academic year of calculus-based physicsA competitive GPA and a minimum grade of "B" in all technical coursesGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPreliminary training and eventual staff assignments center around Naval Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. At Headquarters, you will be a part of an elite, streamlined staff of roughly 500 people who oversee the entire Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from cradle to grave.Even junior-level Naval Reactors Engineers assume responsibility for key technical work in a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including:Two Department of Energy laboratoriesTwo nuclear prototype/training sitesNearly 100 nuclear-powered ships and submarinesSix shipyardsMore than 1,000 firms that support the Naval Reactors ProgramRequired
Preferred
Job Industries
Government & Military