Senior Scientist - Nuclear Weapons SME with Security ...

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in nuclear weapon science to support the Department of Energy''s Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.This is a highly compensated position with work performed primarily on-site at the DOE facility in Germantown, Maryland. This long-term position provides relocation support to the Germantown area. DUTIESThis position will require expert-level knowledge to advise senior DOE management on current technical issues related to subject areas such as nuclear weapon design research or developments relating to improvised nuclear devicesThis leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and develop white papers and presentationsThis senior professional prepares classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), including but not limited to the technical areas described below REQUIREMENTS Security Clearance:Candidate MUST be a United States citizen and have a current DoD Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q security clearance Education and Experience:Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical scienceApplicant MUST have hands-on nuclear weapon science experienceThis position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skillsMinimum of five (5) years'' total field experience in the subject area of nuclear weapons is required. Hands-on experience with nuclear weapons-related matters such as any of the following is highly valued:Computer Codes and Simulation ToolsNuclear Weapon DesignWeapon ScienceUse Control and other surety aspects of nuclear weaponsKnowledge of Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)Advanced understanding of Radiation Exposure Devices and Radiological Dispersal Devices, including their basic science and technological principlesExpert knowledge of programs such as Second Line of Defense to interdict nuclear materialsHands-on knowledge of computer code development to support the nuclear weapon complex is desirable, as is experience with XML computer languageExperience working with DOE/NNSA/DoD/DHS/NRC and the national nuclear weapon laboratories The following are also highly valued:Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)Experience teaching and developing testing and educational materials for subjects such as IND or ICF is highly desirable BENEFITSWe provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option is available at a company-subsidized rate): Medical plan options with United Health CareDental insuranceLong-term and Short-term DisabilityLife insuranceAD&D insuranceGenerous 401(k) matchAll benefits are effective on day one of employment.

Created: 2025-10-04