Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate , Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory

Application for the Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I role at The University of Texas at Austin

Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue (ends 25 December 2025)

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Additional benefits available at HR website

Purpose: The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I provides support of foundational research developed in the Nuclear & Applied Research Group as well as from other research groups at UT Austin. This position will end 25 December 2025; extension is subject to further funding approval.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out entry-level engineering and scientific research in applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil and gas industries, and/or military applications; other application areas may also be considered.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering and scientific techniques used in routine research.
• Document observations and measurements to ensure conformity to project specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate administrative information to technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Strong listening skills and focus on customer advocacy.
• Extensive experience with MS Office products.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to work with project stakeholders.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research, including publishing scholarly articles, filing patent applications, or obtaining research funding.
• Experience in CAD and 3D printing; basic wiring, DC circuits, and microcontrollers.
• Working knowledge of the application areas: nuclear, oil and gas industries, or the defense industry.

Salary Range: $50,000 + depending on experience

Working Conditions:

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Work in an academic research environment.
• Working in a lab environment.
• May work in field environments.
• Work with large robotic systems or autonomous vehicles.
• Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials).

Work Shift:

• M–F, flexible between hours of 7:30am–5:30pm.
• Location:
  
  The University of Texas at Austin (UT) main campus (and Pickle Research Campus (PRC) occasionally).

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV.
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.
• Examples of work product may be requested during the interview process.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the “My Experience” section; you can multi‑select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded.

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