Nuclear Engineering Jobs

What counts as a nuclear engineering job here

Engineering roles with nuclear, reactor, radiation, fusion, or plasma in the title, and engineering roles at nuclear and fusion developers.

Not included: Nuclear medicine and pharmacy roles.

Nuclear Engineering salary

Across 524 current listings with employer-stated pay in US dollars, the middle half pays $109k-$170k a year (hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours). See how we count and salary insights.

How to become a nuclear engineer

• Most roles ask for a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, or in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering with nuclear coursework.
• Reactor design and safety analysis roles often prefer a graduate degree; plant engineering roles value operating experience, including the Navy nuclear program.
• Roles at national laboratories and defense programs may require U.S. citizenship and a security clearance, which postings state.

Requirements vary by employer; each listing states its own.