Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory in , us

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I provides support of foundational research developed in the Nuclear & Applied Research Group as well as from other research groups at UT Austin. This position will end 12/25/25. Extension is subject to further funding approval.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I provides support of foundational research developed in the Nuclear & Applied Research Group as well as from other research groups at UT Austin. This position will end 12/25/25. Extension is subject to further funding approval.
Carries out entry-level engineering and scientific research in applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil and gas industries, and/or military applications though other application areas may be considered
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering and scientific techniques used in routine research
Documents observations and measurements to ensure conformity to project specifications
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate administrative information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
Strong listening skills and a focus on customer advocacy.
Extensive experience with MS Office products.
Ability to travel up to 10% to work with project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Experience conducting research, including experience contributing to or authoring scholarly publications in archival journals, filing of patent applications, and/or having received research funding from governmental and private funding agencies.
Experience in CAD and 3D printing. Experience with basic wiring, DC circuits, and microcontrollers.
Working knowledge of the application areas: nuclear, oil and gas industries, or the defense industry.
Salary Range: $50,000 + depending on experience
Working Conditions:
May work around standard office conditions
Work in an academic research environment
Working in a lab environment
May work in field environments
Work with large robotic systems or autonomous vehicles
Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials)
Work Shift: M-F, flexible between hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. Location: The University of Texas at Austin (UT) main campus (and Pickle Research Campus (PRC) occasionally.)
Required Materials:
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Examples of work product may be requested during the interview process