Tennessee Jobs: BWXT to Add 181 Jobs in Jonesborough
US hiring 2026: BWXT will create 181 jobs and invest $714.5 million in Jonesborough, Tennessee, more than doubling its local workforce.
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- BWXT will create 181 new jobs at its Jonesborough site in Washington County, Tennessee.
- The $714.5 million project will more than double the company's local workforce.
- The plant will make high purity depleted uranium metal for the US National Nuclear Security Administration under a $1.6 billion, 10-year contract.
- Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Fund has now backed 12 projects linked to nearly 4,000 jobs.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | BWXT |
| Official source | Tennessee Dept. of Economic and Community Development – BWXT to expand workforce ✓ tnecd.com |
Northeast Tennessee is getting a major jobs boost. Nuclear firm BWXT will create 181 new jobs and invest $714.5 million at its site in Jonesborough, Washington County, more than doubling its local workforce, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on 6 November 2026. Openings will be listed on BWXT's official careers site.
What is BWXT building?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | BWXT (BWXT Ordnance Tennessee) |
| Location | Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee |
| New jobs | 181 |
| Investment | $714.5 million |
| Product | High purity depleted uranium (HPDU) metal |
| Customer | US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) |
The NNSA gave BWXT a 10-year, $1.6 billion contract in September 2025 to build the HPDU plant. When finished, Jonesborough will be the only active US site able to perform this process. A state economic development grant supports the project.
Is this BWXT's first Tennessee expansion?
No. It is BWXT's third project backed by Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Fund:
| Location | Jobs | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge (2025) | 60 | $45 million |
| Erwin (2025) | 198 | $122 million |
| Jonesborough (2026) | 181 | $714.5 million |
Across all 12 projects, the fund has been linked to nearly 4,000 jobs and more than $10 billion of investment.
Which jobs are likely?
A specialist nuclear materials plant typically hires:
- Process and production operators
- Chemical, nuclear and mechanical engineers
- Maintenance and instrument technicians
- Quality, safety and radiation protection staff
- Security personnel
These are typical roles for this kind of site, not a confirmed vacancy list. Defence nuclear work usually requires US citizenship and a security clearance.
How do I apply?
Search Tennessee openings on BWXT's official careers website.
What it means for job seekers
- Nuclear is a growth sector in Tennessee, with three BWXT projects in two years.
- Engineers and technicians will be in demand around Johnson City and Jonesborough.
- Clearance-ready candidates have an advantage for defence work.
- Related: MAT Industries brings 85 jobs to Jackson, Tennessee.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will BWXT create in Jonesborough?
181 new jobs, more than doubling BWXT's current workforce at the site.
What will the BWXT Jonesborough plant make?
High purity depleted uranium (HPDU) metal for the US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
How much is BWXT investing in Tennessee?
$714.5 million in Jonesborough, on top of earlier projects in Oak Ridge and Erwin.
How do I apply for BWXT jobs?
Through BWXT's official careers website, where current openings are listed by location.
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