Fusion Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

6d•$77,600 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical advisor to energy clients. As a fusion engineer on our team, you will support the development of new technologies for fusion energy systems by providing advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs. Your insights will also help inform our clients about emerging technology needs. You will engage and collaborate with a group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technologies from other sectors to further energy technology development. Join our team and help guide the energy sector towards sustainable solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research in plasma physics and fusion energy systems
2+ years of experience in the research field, including high energy lasers or pulsed power
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Master’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting or advisory role
Ability to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness when dealing with uncertainty and ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking
Possession of excellent communication, organizational, client service, and analytical skills
Doctorate degree in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Astrophysical Sciences

Responsibilities

Support the development of new technologies for fusion energy systems by providing advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs.
Inform clients about emerging technology needs.
Engage and collaborate with a group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technologies from other sectors to further energy technology development.