The University of Texas at Austin · 4 months ago
Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Texas at Austin is a leading engineering school that focuses on technology innovation and engineering education. The Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant will support research in data acquisition for the TRIGA reactor by developing, building, testing, and installing equipment for the Digital Twin project.
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Responsibilities
Designing mechanical components to support installation of miniature fission detectors
Selecting and working with vendors and contractors
Building, testing, and installing mechanical and electrical hardware
Machining simple components as needed
Collaborating with faculty, senior researchers, and students to ensure the successful completion of the project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Experience using SolidWorks
Comfortable working with minor oversight
Able to regularly travel to and work at the NETL facility located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin
Comfortable working with heavy machinery and power tools
Comfortable lifting heavy equipment, possibly up to 40 lbs at times
Comfortable working in a controlled facility as a radiation worker
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Experience working with metal such as steel and aluminum
Experience selecting materials and designing metallic components
Design for manufacturing experience
Benefits
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
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