Fire Safety Research Engineer II

ULRI; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Research Institutes in Columbia, Maryland, invites applications for a Research Engineer II. You will design and conduct fire-related experiments, collect data, and develop initial findings for reports and manuscripts.

You will collaborate with researchers to ensure accuracy and technical rigor across projects. The role emphasizes advancing fire safety science, publishing results, and contributing to both lab and field studies in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated general knowledge of relevant engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct full-scale fire experiments in field settings.
• Knowledge of fire dynamics and heat transfer related to exterior fires.

Responsibilities

• Identify knowledge needed to enhance UL's fire safety leadership.
• Document experimental procedures and evaluate technical specifications.
• Lead data collection and analysis for projects.
• Prepare and lead publications and reports.
• Operate safely in lab/field and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Fire safety engineering knowledge

Data analysis

Technical writing

Experiment design

Lab safety

Education

Doctoral degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

Instrumentation design

Programming

Numerical modeling

Job description

UL Research Institutes in Columbia, Maryland, invites applications for a Research Engineer II. You will design and conduct fire-related experiments, collect data, and develop initial findings for reports and manuscripts.

You will collaborate with researchers to ensure accuracy and technical rigor across projects. The role emphasizes advancing fire safety science, publishing results, and contributing to both lab and field studies in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.