Research Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194222EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Research Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Nuclear Engineering

The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. Our purpose is to enhance, promote, and utilize the PULSTAR research reactor and associated facilities in an exemplary manner, leading to national recognition as a premier 1-MW Nuclear Reactor Program dedicated to research, teaching, and extension.

The PULSTAR reactor facility is available for use by research faculty and staff within the UNC system or at other academic institutions, and by governmental agencies and industries in the State of North Carolina and the Nation.

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you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

• Reactor Operations and Training:
  Receive comprehensive training to obtain licensure as a Senior Reactor Operator from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ).
• System Design and Maintenance:
  Participate in the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of reactor plant and experimental facility systems.
• Procedure and Protocol Development:
  Develop detailed specifications for reactor and experiment system components, including design requirements and operational and maintenance procedures. Create and implement laboratory safety and radiation protection procedures and protocols to support reactor research.
• Computational Modeling and Simulation:
  Formulate and execute reactor core and system simulations using high-performance computing ( HPC ) resources to ensure safe reactor operation.
• Research and Development:
  Design experimental facilities and conduct complex research utilizing computational resources. Formulate research methodologies and propose enhancements to improve research quality.
• Documentation and Publication:
  Contribute to project documentation and reporting, author scholarly papers, and support the development of proposals for new projects.
• Nuclear System Analysis:
  Perform nuclear system simulations, experimental facility design, and nuclear data generation to support the safe operation of the PULSTAR nuclear research reactor. Utilize HPC resources to run atomistic simulation, nuclear data generation, and radiation transport codes.

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

• For the Research Engineer position relevant Ph.D degree in Nuclear Engineering. Greater than or equal to 10 years of experience with each…