2,265,764open jobs
145,083companies
260,726added this week
Browse all
Salary
$86k – $136k per year
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Staff · 9+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) supplies nuclear components, fuel and services, mainly to the US government. It manufactures naval nuclear reactors and components for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers, processes uranium and manages Department of Energy sites, and in Canada makes components and fuel for CANDU power plants. It also produces medical radioisotopes and develops advanced reactors and microreactors. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, it became a separate company in 2015 when Babcock & Wilcox split into two companies.

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Requisition Number: [[id]]

Health Physicist 4

Position Overview

Develops and implements radiological control programs to meet pre-determined goals and objectives. Assignments are generally self-initiated.

Location:

Onsite in Erwin, TN

Your Day to Day as a Health Physicist 4:

  • May provide technical guidance to other health physics analysts and to plant operative management. May serve as the lead person or technical expert on medium to large projects.
  • Performs major investigations, inspections, and evaluations.
  • Makes recommendation and presentations to regulatory, industry, and/or management personnel. May serve as the point-of-contact for regulatory agencies.
  • Exercises technical direction within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
  • Works on complex problems where analyses of data or situations require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Works independently and may lead task groups on major projects.
  • Develops broad guidelines for radiological control programs such as those in licenses and permits for plant activities.

Required Qualifications:

B. S. -- Science or Engineering OR in lieu of B. S. degree eight (8) years of experience in radiation safety OR

M. S. -- Science or Engineering OR

Ph.D. -- Science or Engineering

With B. S. degree, nine (9) years' experience in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements or without B.S. degree seventeen (17) years' experience in radiation safety.

With M. S. degree six (6) years experience in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements.

With Ph.D. degree three (3) years in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86,450 - $136,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,450 and $136,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
2,265,764 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Energy
Similar stack
Same company
United States
Senior Driller 1 hour ago
$60k – $80k per year · In office · Full-Time · Ballston Spa
Apply
$150k – $185k per year · In office · Full-Time · 7+ years exp · Boston
Design
SolidWorks
SpaceTech
ANSYS
Apply
In office · 10+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Dallas
Apply
$100k – $113k per year · Remote (United States, Canada) · Full-Time · 3+ years exp · Master's Degree · Knoxville · Palo Alto
Python
JavaScript
MATLAB
AI/ML
Machine Learning
Energy
PSCAD
PowerFactory
OpenDSS
Grid-Forming Inverters
Apply
$165k – $185k per year · In office · Full-Time · Charlotte
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Bachelor's Degree · United States
Apply
In office · Part-Time · 2+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · United States
Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Apply
$75k – $160k per year · Hybrid · Full-Time · 7+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Chicago · Jacksonville
SQL
SAS
Analytics
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Apply
In office · Part-Time · High School Diploma · United States
Apply
BHS-PHP, Float 1 hour ago
In office · Full-Time · 1+ year exp · High School Diploma · United States
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
2,265,764 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.