Nuclear Fuels Development Research Engineer - Charles City, United States - Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory Charles City, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Nuclear Fuels Development Research Engineer

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL)) Fuel Development group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Nuclear Fuels Development Research Engineer.

Our team works an onsite 4x10 schedule located at our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off

Responsibilities Include:

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking applicants for a Nuclear Fuels Development Research Engineer in support of advancing basic and applied nuclear science.

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment.

MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel design, development, and fabrication, through post-irradiation analysis.

The research professional leads research, development, and analysis of nuclear fuels and materials within one or more of the following technical areas: characterization, fabrication, sample preparation, instrument development, process development, irradiation experiment design, and irradiation experiment assembly.

They are responsible to develop and use processes to fabricate a wide range of advanced nuclear fuels and materials experiments.

This individual demonstrates the ability to understand basic project needs, including providing input towards establishment of these needs, and subsequently act on these requirements to develop and execute activities and processes resulting in high-quality deliverables.

This includes:

Procurement, synthesis, production, and post-production processing of fuel feedstock in the desired form (metal or ceramic of the actinide elements, or a combination of both); selection and development of fabrication processes for fuel (casting, atomizing, extrusion, mixing, pressing, sintering, additive manufacturing, etc.) and adjacent materials (e.g.

cladding, bonding materials, fuel additives, etc.); obtaining initial pre-irradiation characterization data; and documenting activities for quality and quality inspections.

Demonstrate the ability to interpret project functional requirements, engineering requirements, design drawings, and develop plans to achieve desired project outcomes.

This includes close coordination with both internal and external organizations and providing feedback to customers and collaborators on capabilities and recommendations on efficient process/capability utilization.

Establish fuel specifications and other documents in support of fuel development, process development, specimen qualification, or experiment assembly tasks. This includes interpretation of broad requirements and establishment of project-specific implementation procedures.

Demonstrate a robust understanding of quality assurance principals for basic through applied research, including the ability to develop specific quality-implementing requirements using a graded approach.

Support effective project planning by accurately estimating required time and/or other resources for assigned work, adhering to a defined schedule, and identifying anticipated excursions before they manifest.

Manage and perform all tasks within scope, cost, and schedule, identifies problems and complications attributed to working within diverse and complex scope, and may lead in the implementation of process improvements.

Address practical matters, as directed, such as coordinating material movements, coordinating support organization fabrications and quality inspections, establishing efficient multi-facility process paths, and coordinating with subject matter experts in necessary areas in support of achieving programmatic objectives.

Lead and assist in the authorship of concluding reports and journal papers, as permitted by work scope.

Contributes to the development of safety documentation, and reviews work authorizing documents to ensure compliance with lab wide procedures and policies.

This role has significant responsibilities toward performance and direct oversight of work in nuclear and radiological facilities such that the risk to the public and environment must be maintained as low as possible.

*In addition to submitting a resume, candidates are requested to submit a cover letter addressing how they satisfy the minimum/preferred requirements for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other technical, scientific and/or engineering degree is required

PR0200:
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ yrs. experience, Master's Degree and 1+ yrs. experience, or PhD

PR0300:
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ yrs. experience, Master's Degree and 3+ yrs. experience, or PhD and 2+ yrs. experience
US Citizenship required, must be able to obtain and maintain DOE "L" Clearance
Must have experience with nuclear fuel development, research, or production activities.

Must have a proven track record demonstrating a thorough understanding of the fundamental science, theories, and application needs associated with nuclear technologies.

Must have a sound knowledge of other related science or technical disciplines with the ability to use this knowledge to support the successful execution of assigned work and the development of new work.

Works effectively both independently and as a team-member, with the ability to adapt to changing external conditions.

Preferred Requirements:
Experience with quality assurance requirements as implemented in a research environment, such as NQA-1, DOE O414.1D, or similar
Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment working with radiological materials
Experience establishing new equipment capabilities or process lines.
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics to a wide range of audiences
Ability to lead small project teams and manage technical collaborations, including when stakeholders are located in different physical work locations

Job Information:
Salary Grade PR $95,928 - $158,232) PR $110,316 - $181,956)

TDP:

This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Multi-Level:

This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

INL Overview:
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.

With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).

For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity:
INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:
When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package.

For more information, please visit:
About this Employer

Part of the U.S. Dept.

of Energy's complex of national laboratories, INL performs work in each of the strategic goal areas:
energy, national security, science & environment. INL is the nation's leading center for nuclear energy research & development.
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