Hiring Department
MRR Research & Education
Job Description
The Irradiation Engineer designs, analyzes, and qualifies MURR's materials irradiation experiments, from sponsor requirements to an approved capsule in the core. The engineer owns the neutronics, nuclear heating, and thermal analysis that ensure each test meets its dose and temperature targets safely.
Essential duties (approximate effort)
- Neutronics and dose analysis (30%). Model irradiation positions with MCNP, SCALE, or similar codes to calculate flux, fluence, spectrum, dpa, and gamma and neutron heating. Calculate specimen activation and dose rates for handling, shipping, and PIE planning.
- Thermal and capsule design (30%). Design test capsules and rigs, including specimen holders, gas gaps, and materials, to hit target temperatures. Perform heat-transfer and finite-element thermal and structural analysis, and produce drawings and fabrication packages.
- Experiment execution and qualification (15%). Prepare experiment safety analyses for MURR review committees. Coordinate fabrication, insertion, monitoring, and removal with reactor operations, and plan dosimetry and temperature monitors to verify conditions.
- Sponsor and project development (15%). Translate industry and faculty test needs into irradiation conditions, schedules, and cost estimates. Contribute to proposals to DOE, NSUF, NEUP, and industry sponsors.
- Laboratory setup, safety, and other duties (10%). Help commission the materials laboratory, maintain design and analysis records under MURR's quality program, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
- BS in nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering.
- Coursework or experience in reactor physics or neutron transport, and in heat transfer.
- Working knowledge of MCNP and one thermal or finite-element tool (COMSOL).
- Strong written communication for analysis reports and safety documentation.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in nuclear or mechanical engineering.
- Experience designing irradiation experiments in research or test reactors, such as ATR, HFIR, MITR, or MURR.
- Experience with depletion and activation codes such as ORIGEN, and with irradiation dosimetry and in-reactor instrumentation.
- Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 and with research reactor experiment review under NRC licensing.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $71,864 to $100,672 per year
Grade: GGS M12
University Title: MURR Reactor Engineer II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
- Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in helping build a new laboratory.
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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