Research Engineer

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

A prominent educational institution seeks a Research Engineer to support nuclear engineering projects. Responsibilities include reactor operations training, system design, and computational modeling. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering and over ten years of relevant experience. This position offers a comprehensive range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with reactor facility utilization and testing.
• Experience in developing training programs and teaching others.
• Familiar with nuclear data evaluation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in reactor operations training to obtain NRC licensure.
• Engage in system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Develop operational procedures and documentation.
• Model reactor cores and systems using HPC resources for safe operation.
• Conduct R&D in experimental facilities and complex simulations.
• Document work, publish papers, and support new proposals.

Skills

Nuclear reactor analyses

Technical input for generating proposals

Experimental facility design

Molecular modeling

Nuclear data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194222EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Research Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Nuclear Engineering

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.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education and Experience: 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, providing technical input for generating proposals, 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with tenets and implementation of safety and security culture and cyber-security mitigations at a research reactor facility desirable.

Required License(s) Or Certification(s): N/A

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.