Nuclear Physicist

SLB•Sugar Land, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SLB is seeking innovators to shape the future of the global energy supply. If you share our passion for discovery, we will give you the platform to turn it into real impact. If you want to attain your maximum potential, then this is the place for you. We are looking for candidates with strong technical and communication skills, as well as the ability to foster effective working relationships with peers. Prior experience in the energy industry or industrial research labs is a plus but not required. We are SLB, the leading provider of technology and services to the energy industry, with offices and technology centers in over 120 countries. We design, develop, and deliver technology and services for all aspects of the energy landscape. Our business includes the entirety of the oil and gas lifecycle as well as emerging as the industry leader in sustainability through our SLB New Energy division which focuses on the energy transition and renewables. We push the boundaries of our industry by unleashing our talented people’s energy. We are seeking innovators to join our worldwide, highly diverse community of colleagues to develop new solutions which will expand the limits of what is possible. SLB’s Houston Formation Evaluation (HFE) center is a premier facility for developing and delivering cutting edge software and hardware tools for the global energy industry. HFE is seeking applicants for an engineering scientist position in the domain of nuclear physics with specific emphasis on particle transport in electric fields. The primary focus is fit-for-purpose generators such as the pulsed neutron generator (PNG). The position spans both experiment and modeling toward the design, validation, and manufacturing of commercial products based on the PNG. Nuclear measurements are critical for characterizing the Earth’s subsurface toward delivering advanced answers while logging (measuring) deep underground. SLB’s industry- leading technology is developed both for legacy oil and gas applications and to build on our leadership in the global energy transition. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will have a key role in developing and implementing hardware prototypes and models based on fundamental science to solve real-world problems. You will provide physical understanding, experimental know-how, and computing skills to take advantage of nuclear measurements that span diverse spatial scales and sensing techniques. Scientists are encouraged to publish research results, to present work at conferences, and to patent innovative ideas. The broader physics community at HFE has expertise in acoustics, EM, nuclear magnetic resonance, and geophysical measurements. Physicists collaborate with software and answer product engineers, including AI developers. Extensive datasets and computing infrastructure are available on the premises and in the cloud.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related fields, with courses and preferably thesis work related to experiment, modeling, and analysis of nuclear radiation data.
Strong interest in testing methods and interpretation of data. You thrive on the combination of experiment and computing to extract insights.
Fluency with programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C++, or similar.
Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. You are enthusiastic and work well in a team of scientists and engineers.
This position involves access to technology and/or data subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with these regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the energy industry or industrial research labs is a plus but not required.
Experience with machine learning and data science is an advantage but is not required.

Responsibilities

Provide research and development solutions based on principles of physics and mathematical models
Build virtual and real prototypes, products, and systems suitable for testing
Design testing procedures, coordinate tests, and document results
Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, specifications and risk analysis
Assist in commercialization tasks where applicable
Contribute to design standards
Create and maintain product documentation
Make presentations to technical, management, and client audiences.as needed
Author technical reports, papers, articles and patents
Share expertise via internal knowledge sharing methods and special interest groups. Build informal networks throughout the organization and with other industry experts including customers
Assign, direct and review the work of technicians and junior engineers. Mentor junior team members as required
Provide training and support to customers and field representatives as needed
Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business
Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets; Learn new skills and practices as required to develop products that maintain SLB’s technical leadership
Participate in recruiting activities
Work primarily on site in a lab environment (modest remote work flexibility is possible)