Undergraduate Student

About This Role

This role is for an undergraduate student passionate about nuclear science and engineering to contribute to US national security through advanced nuclear technology.

Responsibilities

• Engage in engineering and instrumentation support for subcritical and critical experiment design and analysis.
• Participate across multiple teams and gain exposure to the nuclear data pipeline.
• Travel for activities at the Nuclear Criticality Experimental Research Center (NCERC) at Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
• Attend group meetings within NEN-2 and internal seminars at the laboratory.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in science or engineering while pursuing a science or engineering degree.
• Specific knowledge and experience in Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher from an accredited science or engineering undergraduate program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree (or recent graduate) in a science or engineering field.
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Electro/Mechanical Assemblies.
• Knowledge or experience with mechanical design of portable / semi-portable instruments.
• Coursework in material properties used in engineering design.
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits