Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP)

The short version

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) in Idaho Falls, Idaho—a DOE-linked lab that has developed naval nuclear propulsion technology for Navy submarines and aircraft carriers since 1946. The organization runs several thousand people strong (roughly 5,000–10,000), with headquarters in Niskayuna, New York, and other sites such as West Milton, NY, West Mifflin, PA, and Charleston, SC.

Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

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   You would work inside a DOE-linked lab that has built naval nuclear propulsion technology for Navy submarines and aircraft carriers since 1946.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: zoominfo.com
2. 2

   The organization employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people across sites, so you are joining a large, long-running technical employer rather than a small clinic.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: zoominfo.com
3. 3

   Roles here may require U.S. citizenship and a security clearance, so plan for that gate before you count on an offer.

   For new grads

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: jobright.ai

Nursing here

The hard parts

• Roles may require U.S. citizenship and security clearance

  Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

• No H-1B sponsorship indicated on related postings

  Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

• Little public nursing-specific pay, unit, or scheduling detail to evaluate floor work

  Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

What to ask

• How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
• Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
• How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
• What does a usual day’s workload look like?
• Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living in Idaho Falls, ID