Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Project Engineer

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related technical field
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a research environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in regulated lab environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate experimental projects in support of NRL's research mission
  • Create and maintain CAD models for experiment design and upgrades
  • Coordinate multiple research projects and collaborate with staff and students
  • Conduct post-irradiation handling and examination in specialized facilities
  • Assess equipment needs, schedule maintenance, and manage supplies
  • Perform data analysis while adhering to quality assurance protocols

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a specialized nuclear laboratory
  • Collaborative environment with diverse research projects
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technology and equipment
  • Engagement in a mission-driven research setting
  • Potential for personal and professional growth within the field
Full Job Description
Posting Description
PROJECT ENGINEER, The Nuclear Reactor Laboratory , will be responsible for a wide range of experimental design, operation, and data-taking activities supporting the primary research mission of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Position includes both independent and team activities and coordination of multiple research-related projects; creating and maintaining CAD models to support NRL research and experiment design, irradiation facility upgrades, publications, and laboratory facilities planning; performing work utilizing safe practices in designated lab areas including industrial hazards, radiation areas, radioactive contamination areas, and utilizing a nuclear reactor; working in coordination with other NRL staff and students on experiments and associated research facilities' construction, operations, and disposal; conducting post-irradiation handling and examination of samples, including hot cells and glove boxes; assessing equipment needs and schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment and stocking of supplies; and performing basic analysis of experiment data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality assurance protocols.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or related technical field; a minimum of two years of related experience in a research environment; excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills; and be able and willing to work appropriately without supervision in regulated laboratory radiation and contamination environments. PREFERRED : Experience drafting and producing fabrication drawings; Master's degree.

6/18/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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