Nuclear Chemist
work to improve the efficiency and safety of nuclear power sources and the methods of storing and disposing of radioactive materials
Nuclear Engineer
responsible for the research, development and operation of processes and systems utilized for harnessing nuclear energy
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
prepare and administer radioactive drugs for medical imaging or treatment
Nuclear Physicist
specialize in the production and study of energy from radioactive sources
Nuclear Regulatory Specialist / Technician
assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear energy production
Nuclear Security Specialist / Technician
assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear energy production
Nuclear Waste Management Specialist / Technician
involved in the safety and day-to-day running of decommissioning nuclear power stations
Radiation Protection Specialist
focus on monitoring radiological emissions and exposure
Career One Stop (certificate training program search engine, filter by your zip code)
Nuclear technician programs are typically offered at community colleges and technical institutes, as they provide the hands-on training and technical skills needed for careers in the nuclear industry.
Community & Technical Colleges for Nuclear Technician Programs
Three Rivers Community College
Laramie County Community College
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Universities with Nuclear Programs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Georgia Institute of Technology
*This is not an exhaustive list
Boeing:
About | FUTURE U. (boeingfutureu.com)
Lockheed Martin :
Apprenticeships | Lockheed Martin
High School Partnerships | Lockheed Martin
RTX :
University and Campus Programs | Collins Aerospace
Investing in the Future | Pratt & Whitney (prattwhitney.com)
General Dynamics:
Our Businesses | General Dynamics (gd.com)
General Dynamics Electric Boat | Student Jobs at General Dynamics Electric Boat (gdeb.com)
BAE :
Students and Graduates | BAE Systems
L3 Harris :
New Grads and Interns at L3Harris Technologies
Northrop Grumman:
Manufacturing Careers | Northrop Grumman
Huntington Ingalls:
INGALLS APPRENTICE SCHOOL – HII
Leidos:
Thales: