Nuclear Engineer

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Join a diverse, purpose-driven team where scientists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals collaborate on work directly impacting patients and are guided by shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, Courage, and Upright Zeal.

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Location: Lansing, MI

Job :328

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We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

You are someone who is analytical, curious, dependable, and energized by solving complex technical challenges that require precision, accountability, and sound judgment. You enjoy applying scientific and engineering principles to real-world systems and are motivated by work that demands both technical rigor and operational reliability. You are thoughtful, disciplined, and detail-oriented in how you approach challenges, especially in environments where safety, compliance, and accuracy are critical.

You are collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, communicating effectively across teams while contributing positively to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Niowave is an engineering playground where you will be engaged in supporting processes across multiple major programs that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival.

The Nuclear Engineer supports the development, testing, implementation, and operation of radioisotope production systems for Niowave through calculations, experimental testing, nuclear measurements, and data analysis. The role also contributes to system design, radioactive material handling, and technical procedure development.

• Provides technical support to Radioisotope Production teams
• Leads or supports development efforts for various aspects of Radioisotope Production including:
  • Accelerator target design and operation
  • Isotope production target design, operation, and handling.
  • Nuclear measurements.
  • Radiation shielding
  • Radioactive material handling
  • Heat transfer and fluid flow
  • Radiation protection
  • Critical utilities handling radioactive material
• Safely handles and manages solid and dispersible forms of radioactive materials in accordance with established radiation safety protocols
• Develops, maintains, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation to support safe and efficient operations
• Conducts data analysis, interpretation, and technical documentation for experiments and related research activities

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field or equivalent education/experience
• 3+ years’ experience performing Nuclear Engineer or related work (includes applicable hands‑on internship experience)
• Knowledge, familiarity, and experience with the following:
  • fundamental concepts in nuclear engineering including: radiation transport, radiation detection methods, radiation interactions with matter, and thermal hydraulics
  • research reactor neutronics, thermal‑hydraulics, monitoring and controls, or auxiliary systems
  • common spectroscopy setups (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) and ability to detect, identify, and quantify radioactive materials
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
  • Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
  • Appreciates the current state…