Nuclear Engineers
Military:
The military has been a pioneer in the use of nuclear energy. The military uses nuclear energy for power plants, strategic weapons, and defense systems. Nuclear engineers direct research and development projects to improve military uses of nuclear energy. They also direct nuclear power plant operations.
Job Titles
- Atomic Energy Plans & Policies Officer
- Atomic Energy Plans and Policies Officer
- Nuclear and Counterproliferation
- Nuclear Engineer
- Nuclear Power Research Project Officer
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Military:
- $105,710
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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