Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection Engineer

TL;DR

Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection Engineer (Nuclear Engineering): Supporting mission-critical efforts to prevent, detect, and deter nuclear proliferation worldwide with an accent on technical analysis of nuclear signatures and remote sensing modalities. Focus on integrating airborne, orbital, and space-based systems to identify and characterize nuclear-related operations for the DOE/NNSA.

Location: Must be based in Washington, DC (On-site)

Salary: $185,000 – $195,000 annually

Company

TechSource, a hirify.global company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific firm specializing in large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects for federal agencies.

What you will do

• Provide expert technical advice on tritium operations and nuclear detection strategies.
• Conduct technical analysis of nuclear signatures including radiological, spectral, thermal, and seismic modalities.
• Support program reviews and conferences for mission-critical non-proliferation efforts.
• Integrate remote sensing systems for identifying and assessing nuclear-related operations from stand-off ranges.
• Collaborate with program teams on complex-wide program proposals and assessments.

Requirements

• Active Q or Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 20+ years of direct experience in nuclear detection, remote sensing, or non-proliferation.
• Proven experience with DOE SRS tritium operations.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear signatures and sensing modalities like gamma/neutron detection and hyperspectral imaging.
• Strong modeling, analysis, and technical writing skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in nuclear engineering, physics, or related field.
• Experience with DOE/NNSA, DoD, NASA, or the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycle processes and proliferation pathways.
• Hands-on experience with SAR, radiation detection instrumentation, or AI/ML anomaly detection.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space mission design.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on projects of national importance with federal agencies.
• Access to a network of hundreds of experts in nuclear sciences and systems engineering.
• High client retention rate reflecting a commitment to technical excellence.
• Professional environment focused on national security and advanced technology.