Innovative R&D Associate — Sensors & Electronics

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, invites applications for the R&D Associate in the Sensors and Electronics Group to support the Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division (EEID). The role combines simulations, experiments, and electronics development for energy research projects.

The position requires an MS or PhD in a relevant engineering field, strong programming skills (Python/MATLAB/C/C++), and demonstrated technical writing ability.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar.
• Strong technical writing skills with reports, presentations, and other scientific documentation.
• Ability to work cohesively with research teams, sponsors, and project end users.

Responsibilities

• Perform particle tracking simulations and computational analyses to support design, optimization, and interpretation of advanced engineering and scientific research.
• Develop and maintain computational workflows, scripts, and software tools to improve simulation efficiency, data processing, and reproducibility.
• Design, assemble, and execute laboratory experiments to validate simulation results, analyze experimental data, and refine computational models based on observed performance.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and simulation data using appropriate statistical and computational methods, and document findings to support ongoing research activities.
• Develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems and instrumentation, including circuit assembly, soldering and desoldering of components, diagnostic testing, and hardware modifications.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including white papers, proposals, statements of work (SOWs), technical reports, journal manuscripts, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, security, and quality assurance requirements while conducting research activities and operating laboratory equipment.

Skills

Scientific programming

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

COMSOL

Geant4

MCNP

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, invites applications for the R&D Associate in the Sensors and Electronics Group to support the Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division (EEID). The role combines simulations, experiments, and electronics development for energy research projects.

The position requires an MS or PhD in a relevant engineering field, strong programming skills (Python/MATLAB/C/C++), and demonstrated technical writing ability.