Nuclear Fuel Materials Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's and 5 years of experience. Master's and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years of experience. Education from an ABET accredited institution.
• Level 4: Bachelor's and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience. Education from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience commensurate with level which may include experience in experiments and computational areas.
• Experience with nuclear fuel development, research, or production activities.
• Experience with material characterization techniques and their development such as: microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), mechanical property testing, thermal property testing, or chemical and isotopic analysis.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In:

• Experience with quality assurance requirements as implemented in a research environment, such as NQA-1, DOE O414.1D, or similar.
• Demonstrated technical communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics to multiple audiences.
• Experience leading small project teams and managing technical collaborations, including when stakeholders are located in different physical work locations.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076) / Level 4 ($111,888 - $229,284). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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 5,800 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.

Selective Service Requirements 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. 

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