Nuclear Engineer

Niowave Inc. • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Engineer supports the development, testing, implementation, and operation of radioisotope production systems for Niowave through calculations, experimental testing, nuclear measurements, and data analysis. The role also contributes to system design, radioactive material handling, and technical procedure development. This role provides technical support to Radioisotope Production teams and leads or supports development efforts for various aspects of Radioisotope Production including accelerator target design and operation, isotope production target design, operation, and handling, nuclear measurements, radiation shielding, radioactive material handling, heat transfer and fluid flow, radiation protection, and critical utilities handling radioactive material. The position also involves safely handling and managing solid and dispersible forms of radioactive materials in accordance with established radiation safety protocols, developing, maintaining, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation to support safe and efficient operations, and conducting data analysis, interpretation, and technical documentation for experiments and related research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field or equivalent education/experience
• 3+ years’ experience performing Nuclear Engineer or related work (includes applicable hands-on internship experience)
• Knowledge, familiarity, and experience with fundamental concepts in nuclear engineering including: radiation transport, radiation detection methods, radiation interactions with matter, and thermal hydraulics
• Knowledge, familiarity, and experience with research reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, monitoring and controls, or auxiliary systems
• Knowledge, familiarity, and experience with common spectroscopy setups (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) and ability to detect, identify, and quantify radioactive materials
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
• Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
• Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Possesses strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrates technical documentation discipline
• Possesses ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates sound analytical and problem-solving capability with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field or equivalent education/experience
• 7+ years’ experience performing Nuclear Engineer or related work
• Experience includes: fundamental concepts in nuclear engineering including: radiation transport, radiation detection methods, radiation interactions with matter, and thermal hydraulics.
• Experience includes: research reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, monitoring and controls, or auxiliary systems
• Experience includes: common spectroscopy setups (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) and ability to detect, identify, and quantify radioactive materials
• Experience includes: reactor or accelerator benchmarking or measurement experiments
• Experience includes: handling open and sealed radioactive sources
• Experience includes: working in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably NRC or FDA

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to Radioisotope Production teams
• Leads or supports development efforts for various aspects of Radioisotope Production including: Accelerator target design and operation, Isotope production target design, operation, and handling, Nuclear measurements, Radiation shielding, Radioactive material handling, Heat transfer and fluid flow, Radiation protection, Critical utilities handling radioactive material
• Safely handles and manages solid and dispersible forms of radioactive materials in accordance with established radiation safety protocols
• Develops, maintains, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation to support safe and efficient operations
• Conducts data analysis, interpretation, and technical documentation for experiments and related research activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level