R&D Associate - Sensors and Electronics Group

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We invite applications for the early career position of R&D Assistant to support the Sensors and Electronics Group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division (EEID). This early career research position will involve supporting existing programs in areas involving particle accelerators, electronics, pulsed power, and energy systems.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
At least two years of relevant experience
Experience with scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar programming languages
Demonstrated technical writing skills, including preparation of reports, presentations, and other scientific documentation
Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with research teams, sponsors, and project end users
Must be able to perform tasks that involve physical requirements, including, but not limited to, lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects.
Familiar with the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, including eye protection, earmuffs, hard hats, and gloves.
Be able to work in varied working conditions, including noise over 80dB, vibration, mechanical, electrical, and thermal hazards, moving objects, operating vehicles on company property and/or highway, and working with solvents, fumes, dust, and gases.
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
Must be able to pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiphysics and particle transport simulation tools such as COMSOL Multiphysics, CST Studio Suite, ANSYS, MCNP, Geant4, or comparable software for electromagnetic field modeling, particle tracking, and device optimization
Experience designing, assembling, and conducting laboratory experiments, including integration of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems
Experience with electronics development, circuit debugging, and laboratory troubleshooting, including soldering, desoldering, and hardware integration
Demonstrated ability to organize, visualize, and communicate complex experimental and simulation data through high-quality figures, presentations, and technical reports
Experience supporting research in particle accelerators, radiation detection, pulsed power, high-voltage systems, or related engineering research is desirable

Responsibilities

Perform particle tracking simulations and computational analyses to support the design, optimization, and interpretation of advanced engineering and scientific research
Develop and maintain computational workflows, scripts, and software tools to improve simulation efficiency, data processing, and reproducibility
Design, assemble, and execute laboratory experiments to validate simulation results, analyze experimental data, and refine computational models based on observed performance
Analyze and interpret experimental and simulation data using appropriate statistical and computational methods, and document findings to support ongoing research activities
Develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems and instrumentation, including circuit assembly, soldering and desoldering of components, diagnostic testing, and hardware modifications
Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including white papers, proposals, statements of work (SOWs), technical reports, journal manuscripts, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders
Adhere to laboratory safety, security, and quality assurance requirements while conducting research activities and operating laboratory equipment