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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2026
💰 $58,000/yr($29,000/yr$58,000/yr)

About the role

Purpose of the Position:

The Research Engineer I will conduct research in propulsion and support staff, faculty, and students in testing at PRC facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct research on nuclear thermal propulsion technology.
• Support nuclear thermal propulsion testing in PRC and related facilities.
• Support SOP and Safety Assessment of Test Operations

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science
• 0-12 months of directly related full-time verifiable work experience (preferably with propulsion research or propulsion analysis)
• Experience with nuclear thermal propulsion and SOPs
• Excellent communication experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experimental testing experience
• Current verifiable experience in nuclear thermal propulsion

Published Salary (if available):

$27.88 (FTE=$58,000) $29,000

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Company

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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