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Project Engineer

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McGovern Institute for Brain Research

Cambridge, MA (In Person)

$92,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 14 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Job Description

Project Engineer Job Number:
25807
Functional Area:
Research -
Engineering Department:
Nuclear Reactor Laboratory School Area:
VP Research Pay Range Minimum:
$73,000
Pay Range Maximum:
$111,000
Employment Type:
Full-Time Employment Category:
Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Schedule:
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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