MURR Beamport Engineer

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri is seeking an electromechanical engineer to join the Neutron Scattering group and maintain four instruments at MURR while expanding capabilities.

The role includes designing electromechanical controls, upgrading instrument hardware and software interfaces, modeling shielding, and supporting cryogenic systems in collaboration with neutron scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with electromechanical control and/or neutron detectors/readout electronics is highly desired.
• Software and programming skills are a plus; ability to work in a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new experimental capabilities for beam lines and design/new instruments.
• Implement and troubleshoot electromechanical controls for neutron instrumentation.
• Maintain and extend instrument control software interfaces for beam line instruments.
• Design and model shielding and other neutron instrument components.
• Assist in maintenance of ancillary equipment (e.g., closed‑cycle cryogenic systems).
• Provide technical support for neutron scattering instrumentation and related equipment.

Skills

Electromechanical control

Teamwork

Software and programming

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Tools

Neutron detectors

Instrument control software

Cryogenic systems

Job description

Hiring Department

MRR Research & Education

Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a motivated electromechanical engineer to join the growing Neutron Scattering group and help maintain and expand neutron scattering capabilities. The Neutron Scattering group at MURR currently operates four instruments for the study of structure and dynamics in matter: a triple-axis spectrometer (TRIAX), a reflectometer (GANS), and two powder diffractometers (PSD and 2X-C).

This position will be expected to provide technical support for neutron scattering instrumentation, instrument control, and supporting equipment such as low-temperature sample environments. The candidate will work with neutron scattering scientists to maintain operations and advance the capabilities of the four neutron scattering instruments at MURR and other beam port equipment. Active efforts are envisioned to upgrade current instruments and build one or more new instruments on the MURR beam lines.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in the development of new experimental capabilities for beam lines, including the design and construction of new neutron scattering or other beam line instruments.
• Implement and troubleshoot electromechanical controls for neutron scattering instrumentation.
• Maintain and extend instrument control software interfaces for neutron scattering instrumentation.
• Design and model shielding and other neutron scattering instrument components.
• Assist in maintenance of ancillary equipment (esp. closed‑cycle cryogenic systems) for beam line experiments. Assist in mechanical support for neutron scattering instruments.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electromechanical control and/or with neutron detectors and readout electronics is highly desired. Software and programming skills are a plus. The ability to work in a team environment, a learning mindset, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are essential.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Grade: GGS M09

University Title: MURR Reactor Engineer

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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