Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer - Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer to work in our Fuels Pie Instrument Data Science department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off. You will report to a senior manager

The Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer uses engineering fundamentals to perform work in a remotely operated hot cell environment for Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) on highly irradiated nuclear reactor fuels.  Integrated with Engineering, Research, and Operations, the Nuclear Remote Systems Engineer is a gatekeeper for in-cell remote applications, balancing the engineering process with the needs of researchers and the conduct of operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide imaginative and practical engineering solutions to research related programmatic challenges where highly specialized equipment solutions are required to be designed, operated, and maintained (typically one-of-kind design) in a remote hot-cell environment.

• Collect, assimilate, interpret, and report technical data generated from assigned process instrumentation, equipment, and systems to meet programmatic research goals.

• Maintain documentation and operational procedures of assigned process instrumentation, equipment, and systems. Write, review, and revise PIE documentation, procedures, and drawings.

• Maintain configuration management of assigned systems and use the Engineering Change (EC) process when making repairs, modifications, or upgrades.

• Modify existing process equipment/systems to support new missions.

• Troubleshoot in-cell electromechanical instrumentation, equipment, and systems

• Modify commercially available equipment for remote applications.  Install and qualify (Mockup) of new PIE equipment and instrumentation.

• Be the technical interface for assigned systems between nuclear facility operations, principal investigators, project managers and programs. Work with research personnel to establish experiment specific requirements for remote process instrumentation and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with Microscopes, both optical and digital, microhardness testing, and digital image processing.

• Electromechanical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation and equipment.

• Remote Engineering/Operations Hot Cell Experience.

• Department of Energy Nuclear Facility Operations Experience.

• This position will close: 1/13/25

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 1: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science, or other related field and 0 years of experience.

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science, or other related field and 2 years of experience. Master’s and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years experience.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship. 

  Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($63,528 - $130,284) / Level 2 ($75,804 - $155,496). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

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To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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