Research Engineer - Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering

About the role

The Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has one position opening for a Research Engineer. This role supports the ongoing and active research and development in the Illinois Nuclear Power Institute, focusing on nuclear reactor technology.

Responsibilities

• Research Collaboration: Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and design of nuclear reactor systems and supporting technologies to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
• Conduct Research: Work on critical aspects of microreactor technology development and deployment, contributing to advancements in the field.
• Modeling and Simulation: Perform modeling and simulation of nuclear reactor systems to support research and development initiatives.
• Communication: Communicate scientific advancements and licensing updates to stakeholders through various channels, including webinars, presentations, and scientific publications.
• Project Management: Support work alongside faculty and staff on sponsored research projects, providing administrative, technical, and analytical support to coordinate project execution.
• Coordination: Coordinate successful project execution including planning, timeline management, resource tracking, risk management.
• Proposal Development: Assist in the development and submission of research grant proposals in collaboration with Illinois Nuclear Power Institute faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering (or other relevant engineering discipline)
• At least two years of work experience in an engineering-focused industry
• Experience in modeling and simulation of complex systems
• Experience in presenting technical work
• Experience in coordinating technical efforts with multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, Permanent resident, a national from one of the countries listed in the 10 CFR 810 appendix, or have the ability to meet Department of Energy Regulations 10 CFR 810 authorized holders

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked under a quality assurance program
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with classified, export-controlled, or otherwise sensitive technical information. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the Department of Energy Regulations 10 CFR 810.

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000

Schedule

Hybrid work options may be available for the positions, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.