Detector Engineer

The successful candidate will collaborate with various engineering teams and personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality analyses and calculations. Responsibilities include developing detailed documentation for calculations, test results, and analyses. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. They must also demonstrate accountability in completing assignments, excellent planning and organizational skills, sound judgment, and effective decision-making capabilities.

Essential Duties

• Material and Specification Development: Prepare and validate specifications for materials, components, manufacturing procedures, and the operation of test equipment.
• Technical Reporting: Develop detailed technical and test reports to support engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experimentation and Analysis: Design and conduct experiments to support product development and improvement initiatives.
• Design Support: Collaborate with Engineering Associates on design analyses and specification reviews.
• Procurement Assistance: Partner with the Procurement team to source materials and address technical inquiries.
• Manufacturing Support: Review in-process manufacturing data, address work instruction issues, and ensure production quality.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the Quality team to identify critical characteristics, resolve technical questions, and address non-conformances.
• Sales and Customer Support: Assist the Sales team with technical proposals and respond to customer inquiries. Provide ongoing customer support by troubleshooting operational issues, reviewing projects, and evaluating returned products.
• Detector Testing: Conduct periodic testing of detectors at a research reactor.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel (approximately 5%) may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Industry Interest: A strong passion for the nuclear industry and its advancements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Demonstrated creativity and aptitude in solving complex technical challenges.
• Relevant Experience: Practical experience in project or design engineering, particularly in areas such as neutron detection, neutron-material interactions, and radioactive decay.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with nuclear detector equipment, including spectroscopy; experience with MCNP software is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Security Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires a federal background investigation and security clearance.

Location

This role is based in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York State, offering a unique combination of professional opportunity and natural beauty.

Experience Requirements

• Hands-on experience in project or design engineering, with a focus on neutron detection, neutron interactions with materials, and radioactive decay.

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Job Description

The successful candidate will collaborate with various engineering teams and personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality analyses and calculations. Responsibilities include developing detailed documentation for calculations, test results, and analyses. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. They must also demonstrate accountability in completing assignments, excellent planning and organizational skills, sound judgment, and effective decision-making capabilities.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and verify specifications for materials, parts, manufacturing procedures, and test equipment operation.
• Create technical and test reports.
• Conduct and design experiments.
• Assist Engineering Associates with design analyses and specification reviews.
• Support the Procurement team in sourcing materials and resolving technical queries.
• Assist the Manufacturing group by reviewing in-process data and resolving work instruction issues.
• Aid the Quality group in identifying critical characteristics and resolving technical questions and non-conformances.
• Assist the Sales team with technical proposals and customer inquiries.
• Conduct periodic testing of detectors at a research reactor.
• Provide customer support including addressing technical questions, reviewing projects, troubleshooting operational issues, and evaluating returned products.
• Some travel is required (5%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related science from an ABET accredited institution.
• A strong interest in the nuclear industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Relevant experience in project or design engineering, particularly with neutron detection, neutron interactions with materials, and radioactive decay.
• Familiarity with nuclear detector equipment such as spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of MCNP is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to government security clearance requirements. A federal background investigation and a security clearance are necessary for this role.

Location

This position is situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York State.

Experience Required

• Experience in project or design engineering with expertise in neutron detection, neutron interactions with materials, and radioactive decay is essential.

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