Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or related technical field; a minimum of two years of related experience in a research environment; excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills; and be able and willing to work appropriately without supervision in regulated laboratory radiation and contamination environments. PREFERRED:
Experience drafting and producing fabrication drawings;
Master's degree.

6/18/2026

PROJECT ENGINEER, The Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, will be responsible for a wide range of experimental design, operation, and data-taking activities supporting the primary research mission of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Position includes both independent and team activities and coordination of multiple research-related projects; creating and maintaining CAD models to support NRL research and experiment design, irradiation facility upgrades, publications, and laboratory facilities planning;

performing work utilizing safe practices in designated lab areas including industrial hazards, radiation areas, radioactive contamination areas, and utilizing a nuclear reactor; working in coordination with other NRL staff and students on experiments and associated research facilities' construction, operations, and disposal; conducting post-irradiation handling and examination of samples, including hot cells and glove boxes; assessing equipment needs and schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment and stocking of supplies;

and performing basic analysis of experiment data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality assurance protocols.