Research Engineer II - Fire Safety Research Institute

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Engineer II at UL Research Institutes , based in our Columbia, Maryland office.

The Research Engineer II conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings, and prepares written reports/manuscripts. The Research Engineer II works closely with other researchers to ensure all processes are accurate and technically sound.

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) , we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world's unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL's public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property.

To learn more, visit FSRI.org .

As the Research Engineer II, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Identifies fundamental knowledge needed to enhance UL's thought leadership and support the strategy of Fire Safety.
• Document experimental procedures, prepare detailed papers and reports, and evaluate technical specifications and factors related to experimental objectives.
• Identify and recommend hardware and equipment needed for operations, and experimental use.
• Stays ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading journals and scientific publications and attending academic conferences.
• Gathers data for projects and works collaboratively with Research Engineers and Scientists to conduct research.
• Leads and assists with publications.
• Operate independently and safety in the lab/field.
• Can lead and assist with data collection and data analysis.
• Performs other duties as directed.

We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.

We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Demonstrated general knowledge of relevant engineering and scientific disciplines, with the ability to continuously maintain and advance both academic and applied technical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct full-scale fire experiments in field settings