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O*NET 17-2161

Nuclear Engineers

AI ExposureLow0.000 score
Robotics RiskMediumbased on task type

AI Impact

This role involves tasks that AI currently automates poorly — complex judgment, physical variability, or heavy emotional labor.

Robotics Impact

Some structured physical tasks are automatable. Human oversight and adaptive judgment remain necessary.

Most AI-Affected Tasks in This Role

Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.

91%

Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

77%

Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.

76%

Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.

72%

Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.

71%

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Occupation data from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).