Research Scientist
The Nuclear CompanyWashington, DC
Full Time
Posted June 22, 2026
$150k - $173k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
- Deploying a fleet of nuclear power plants is one of the most ambitious and consequential undertakings in the global energy transition — and The Nuclear Company is doing it. You will join a small but world-class Applied Research and AI team and work on genuinely hard, open research problems at the intersection of AI and large-scale infrastructure: how do you optimize construction across a fleet of simultaneous sites, allocate capital intelligently under deep uncertainty, and keep a distributed critical infrastructure secure? These are not incremental problems — they sit at the frontier of applied AI research, with real operational stakes and the potential to reshape how the energy industry is built.
- In this role, you will research novel approaches to these problems, collaborate closely with domain experts and engineering partners, and see your work through to deployed systems that actively inform decisions — across construction, capital planning, security operations, and beyond. You will work alongside some of the top nuclear industry experts in the field, a team of PhD-level researchers, and software engineers dedicated to bringing your models into production — giving you the domain depth, technical support, and collaborative environment to do your best work. This is a place to make major contributions on a small but growing team, develop your skills across a remarkable range of hard problems, and be part of something that genuinely matters.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
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- Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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