Research Engineer I,II, or III

Position Function:

The individual filling this position will function at the professional research level and will collaborate with researchers involved in design and implementation of ASME NQA-1 qualified test systems for nuclear-grade HEPA-filter research. This position will perform engineering research, data analysis, and report preparation. The individual will be expected to evaluate and apply standardized engineering procedures and techniques to research projects. Limited exercise of judgement is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations. The individual will be responsible for the development of methods and procedures used by the research team, training of personnel, and ensuring the QA/QC policies and procedures are followed. The individual may be responsible for supervising technicians and students that prepare for testing, collect test data, and perform data reduction. Research activities include developing publications and presentations for national conferences. Some travel may be required

Salary Grade:  15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

ICET has a multidisciplinary staff of chemists, physicists, computer scientists, and electrical and mechanical engineers. ICET also employs students, both graduate and undergraduate, who further support research operations. ICET scientists have leading-edge expertise in testing nuclear grade High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, and research and remediation of soils contaminated with depleted uranium

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will have a strong emphasis on the evaluation of factors influencing performance of nuclear grade HEPA filters. All research activities are subject to stringent quality control. The individual will receive training in nuclear quality assurance requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:
• Oversight of testing activities
• Participating in routine conference calls with project sponsors
• Development of test plans
• Writing test procedures
• Project Development
• Literature reviews
• Troubleshooting instrumentation
• Collection of test data
• Data reduction
• Data analysis
• Report generation
• Training
• Briefing project sponsors of findings during project reviews
• Being technically capable of explaining and discussing observations
• Presenting findings at national conferences
• Operation of various measurement systems
• Calibration and maintenance of instruments and measurement systems
• Interacting in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals
• Performing work under best practices guidelines
• Performing related duties as required

Essential duties and responsibilities may include:
• Managing multiple or significant projects which may require the use of sophisticated project planning techniques
• Evaluating proposed or ongoing projects
• Extending technology into new application areas

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade and salary will be commensurate with individual's background, education, and experience.
Personnel appointed to this position will be involved in research engineering support. Individuals must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Agricultural/Biological Engineering.
Research Engineer I – B.S. in Engineering with less than one year in a related field
Research Engineer II – B.S. in Engineering with at least two years of professional experience in a related area; Requires two years at previous level or equivalent
Research Engineer III – B.S. in Engineering with at least four years of professional experience in a related area; Requires two years at previous level or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Agricultural/Biological Engineering with experience in aerosol measurements techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills must include the ability to do basic engineering calculations for ventilation systems including uncert