Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate , Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory

Position: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory-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
- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS-Job Details:

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to learn more about the total benefits offered.

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 12/25/25. 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 though other application areas may 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

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate administrative information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

Strong listening skills and a 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 experience contributing to or authoring scholarly publications in archival journals, filing of patent applications, and/or having received research funding from governmental and private funding agencies.

Experience in CAD and 3D printing.

Experience with 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/CV3 work…