Physicist - Development

SLB; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB's Houston Formation Evaluation (HFE) center is seeking a Physicist - Development to advance nuclear physics methods used in energy applications, spanning both fossil and new energy domains. The successful candidate will apply physics principles and modeling to develop or improve techniques, procedures, and products.

You will conduct experiments, build prototypes, design testing plans, and document results while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in a

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Experience with experiment, modeling, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, or C++.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve nuclear physics techniques and products.
• Design tests, run experiments, and document results.
• Build virtual and real prototypes for testing.
• Present findings to technical and management audiences.
• Create technical reports and publications.

Skills

Python

C++

Matlab

Data Science

Education

B.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related

Job description

SLB Job Description for a Physicist – Development position in nuclear technology

1 Introduction

1.1 Global impact

SLB is seeking innovators to shape the future of the global energy supply. If you share our passion for discovery, we will give you the platform to turn that passion into real impact. If you want to attain your maximum potential, then this is the place for you.

We are looking for candidates with strong technical and communication skills, as well as the ability to foster effective working relationships with peers. Prior experience in the energy industry or industrial research labs is a plus but not required.

1.2 About SLB

We are SLB, the leading provider of technology and services to the energy industry, with offices and technology centers in over 120 countries. We design, develop, and deliver technology and services for all aspects of the energy landscape. Our business includes the entirety of the oil and gas lifecycle as well as emerging as the industry leader in sustainability through our SLB New Energy division which focuses on the energy transition and renewables.

We push the boundaries of our industry by unleashing our talented people’s energy. We are seeking innovators to join our worldwide, highly diverse community of colleagues to develop new solutions which will expand the limits of what is possible.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral of Protected Veterans requested.

2 Physicist – Development position for nuclear technology

Qualifications

2.1 Qualifications or Experience

• BSc or equivalent

2.2 Date Of Start

Immediate

2.3 Job Description

SLB’s Houston Formation Evaluation (HFE) center is a premier facility for developing and delivering cutting edge software and hardware tools for the global energy industry spanning new energy and fossil fuel applications. Nuclear measurements are critical for characterizing the Earth’s subsurface toward delivering advanced answers while logging (measuring) deep underground. SLB’s industry- leading technology is developed both for legacy oil and gas applications and to build on our leadership in the global energy transition.

HFE is seeking applicants for a Physicist - Development position in the domain of nuclear physics. The successful candidate must be able to provide engineering solutions for the development or improvement of techniques, procedures, and products using analysis and experiments based on principles of physics and mathematical modeling. The Physicist - Development assists in planning, conducting, and evaluating the necessary approaches used required to meet project objectives in a timely fashion.

2.4 Roles & Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will Engage In These Activities

• Help develop products and assist in their commercialization
• Provide engineering solutions based on principles of physics and mathematical models
• Build virtual and real prototypes, products, and systems suitable for testing
• Design testing procedures, coordinate tests, and document results
• Provide timely corrective actions on defects
• Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, specifications and risk analysis.
• Contribute to design standards
• Create and maintain product documentation
• Make presentations to technical, management, and client audiences as needed
• Author technical reports, papers, articles and patents
• Share expertise via internal knowledge sharing methods and special interest groups

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related fields, with courses related to experiment, modeling, and analysis of nuclear radiation data
• Strong interest in testing methods and interpretation of data. You thrive on the combination of experiment and computing to extract insights
• Fluency with programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C++, or similar. Experience with machine learning and data science is an advantage but is not required
• Demonstrated evidence of problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. You are enthusiastic and work well in a team of scientists and engineers

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.