Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME

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📍 Livermore, California, United StatesFull time💰 USD 165K–185K

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THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE IN GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND.

This position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the Department of Energy's Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.

This is a highly compensated, long-term, 100% on-site position at the Department of Energy facility in Germantown, Maryland. This position provides relocation support to the Germantown area.

The SME will be trained to conduct classification review and analysis of government material in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), and National Security Information (NSI) technical areas such as:

  • Nuclear weapon design, development, testing, production, and deployment
  • Nuclear weapon science
  • Inertial confinement fusion (ICF)
  • Ballistic missile and/or reentry body/vehicle design, development, testing, production, and deployment
  • Special nuclear material (SNM) production technologies such as, but not limited to, isotope separation technologies (atomic vapor laser isotope separation, gaseous diffusion, gas centrifuge, etc.) and nuclear material processing
  • Counterintelligence and nuclear intelligence
  • Military utilization of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon effects
  • Nuclear nonproliferation (technology and/or safeguards programs)
  • Radiological weapons and improvised nuclear devices
  • Space nuclear reactors and naval nuclear propulsion

Salary Range: Compensation for this position will range from $165,000 to $185,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Security Clearance:

MUST possess an active DOE Q clearance or an active DoD Top Secret clearance

Experience & Skills:

The SME shall ideally have five (5) years total field and/or program office experience in one or more of the following:

  • Nuclear weapons design and improvised nuclear devices
  • Nuclear material production, such as but not limited to isotope separation technologies (atomic vapor laser isotope separation, gaseous diffusion, gas centrifuge, etc.), and nuclear material processing
  • Counterintelligence and nuclear intelligence
  • Weapon science and inertial confinement fusion
  • Military utilization of nuclear weapons

Education:

The candidate must be able to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15, and score accordingly on the Nelson Denny reading assessment test.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the physical sciences (or a related area of engineering) from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME role at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET)?
The listed salary for this Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME position at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) is USD 165K–185K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME position at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) located?
This Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME role at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) is based in Livermore, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME role at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME role in the GET DOE department at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET).
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Nuclear Weapons SME / NNSA SME
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