Research Engineer

NC State University

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

NRC licensure training

Reactor access

Professional development

Collaborative research

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh is seeking a Research Engineer to advance reactor analysis and experimental design within the Nuclear Engineering Department. The role emphasizes development of computational models, simulations, and field-ready data for research and proposals.

The successful candidate will lead advanced reactor studies, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate across disciplines to push the capabilities of the PULSTAR program and related facilities.

Qualifications

PhD in Nuclear Engineering with 10+ years of related experience.
Experience with reactor facilities and proposal input.
Design and installation of experimental apparatus and testing.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain reactor facility and research systems.
Develop and run MCNP/Serpent simulations for reactor analysis.
Design experimental facilities and analyze data.
Prepare scholarly publications and proposals.

Skills

Nuclear reactor analyses

Computational modeling

Programming (Fortran, Python)

Teaching/mentoring

Multiphysics simulations

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

Serpent

NJOY

OpenFOAM

VASP

PHONON

MATLAB

Job description

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Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194222EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Research Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

About the Department

The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. Our purpose is to enhance, promote, and utilize the PULSTAR research reactor and associated facilities in an exemplary manner, leading to national recognition as a premier 1-MW Nuclear Reactor Program dedicated to research, teaching, and extension. The PULSTAR reactor facility is available for use by research faculty and staff within the UNC system or at other academic institutions, and by governmental agencies and industries in the State of North Carolina and the Nation.

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Reactor Operations and Training: Receive comprehensive training to obtain licensure as a Senior Reactor Operator from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ).
System Design and Maintenance: Participate in the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of reactor plant and experimental facility systems.
Procedure and Protocol Development: Develop detailed specifications for reactor and experiment system components, including design requirements and operational and maintenance procedures. Create and implement laboratory safety and radiation protection procedures and protocols to support reactor research.
Computational Modeling and Simulation: Formulate and execute reactor core and system simulations using high-performance computing ( HPC ) resources to ensure safe reactor operation.
Research and Development: Design experimental facilities and conduct complex research utilizing computational resources. Formulate research methodologies and propose enhancements to improve research quality.
Documentation and Publication: Contribute to project documentation and reporting, author scholarly papers, and support the development of proposals for new projects.
Nuclear System Analysis: Perform nuclear system simulations, experimental facility design, and nuclear data generation to support the safe operation of the PULSTAR nuclear research reactor. Utilize HPC resources to run atomistic simulation, nuclear data generation, and radiation transport codes.

Other Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

For the Research Engineer position relevant Ph.D degree in Nuclear Engineering. Greater than or equal to 10 years of experience with each of the following activities:
- Utilization of reactor facility including administration of a service center.
- Providing technical input for generating proposals for academic and corporate users.
- Design and installation of experimental apparatus, and performing testing and generating reports.

Other Required Qualifications

Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Experience in the following areas: Nuclear reactor analyses, nuclear reactor benchmarks; Experimental nuclear facility design, nuclear data evaluation and validation, and modeling using molecular methods. Strong capabilities in using MCNP , Serpent, NJOY , OpenFoam, VASP , and PHONON codes. Strong programming skills using languages such as Fortran and Python, and utilities such as MATLAB .
Strong capabilities in using Multiphysics simulation codes.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with tenets and implementation of safety and security culture and cyber-security mitigations at a research reactor facility desirable. Experience with electronic systems including analog instrumentation, industrial I&C, LV power, automation, and/or radiation detection is desirable. Knowledge of analytical chemistry, chemical safety and hygiene, and/or radiochemistry are encouraged.