Starfire Nuclear Engineer – Neutron & Gamma

Starfire Industries, LLC is a manufacturer of portable particle accelerator solutions for non-destructive testing—particularly neutron imaging and gamma-ray spectroscopy.  Our nGen^® and Centurion^® technologies are used worldwide by industrial, academic, defense and security customers for materials identification, hazards detection, scientific analyses, and defect control.  At our Champaign, IL facility we conduct leading-edge research and development, manufacture and support several product systems, and provide customer support for their emerging applications.

We are adding to our technical team to support both R&D and production activities.  We seek a person familiar with neutron and gamma radiation interaction with matter from a hardware, software, and data analysis perspective.  Building on your base nuclear radiation skill set and detection electronics aptitude, we will provide job-specific training unique to using our products and technologies.  You enjoy being part of a “hands-on” scientific team.

Job Summary:

Responsible for integrating nGen^® and Centurion^® particle accelerators, setup radiation shielding and detection materials, operating systems under representative environments, and performing simulations and data analysis for both production and R&D customers.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Contribute as part of the particle accelerator production team with integration, assembly, testing and validation of hardware with relevant detectors and imaging media.
• Apply nuclear engineering experience for text fixture design and experimental setup.
• Assist systems and R&D engineers meeting milestones and deliverables for customers.
• Communicate consistently and openly with engineers, technicians, and managers.
• Actively pursue effective collaboration with other team members.

 Required Qualifications:

• Relevant Baccalaureate or Masters degree with relevant experience:
  • g. Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological or Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Strong desire to learn and appreciates hands-on work

Desired

• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • MCNP code for radiation transport simulations
  • Scintillators, photomultipliers, signal processing, multichannel acquisition
• Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics with ease
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Minimum 3+ years’ work experiences

Salary commensurate with experience. Immediate start date. This position is restricted to U.S. Persons only.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to hr@starfireindustries.com.