R&D Nuclear Engineer (Experienced)

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• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering or science field plus at least one year of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s in a relevant field, plus eight years of relevant experience in nuclear energy and/or nuclear waste R&D
• Publication record in deep borehole disposal, advanced nuclear reactors, and/or nuclear waste
• Experience serving as principal investigator or project manager of deep borehole disposal or related projects
• Ability to undertake business travel, including some international travel, to build and sustain customer and partner relationships
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

• Demonstrated expertise in deep borehole concepts for disposal nuclear wastes
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse research teams, interfacing with customers, and planning and working within budget and time constraints
• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geosciences, or other relevant degree
• Ten or more years of demonstrated experience with deep borehole disposal, advanced nuclear reactors, and/or nuclear waste R&D
• Demonstrated expertise in technical and safety issues associated with nuclear energy and/or nuclear wastes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop technical ideas and results and present them in oral and written form

The Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technologies Department conducts R&D and applied technology development to find solutions for technical and safety issues associated with the use of nuclear materials in nuclear fuel cycles and space applications, and R&D related to transportation and storage of nuclear wastes from commercial facilities.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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