Experimental Research Engineer

Description

Job Description:

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Leidos is seeking an Experimental Research Engineer for professional support with a focus on experimentally testing catalysts to provide economical and clean value-added fuels and/or chemicals from varied feedstocks including clean carbon feedstocks (biomass, plastics, etc.) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, WV.

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Location: Morgantown, WV

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct experimental test plans, data analyses, and design and diagnostics of reactor systems.
• Utilize knowledge of and experience with catalytic reaction systems.
• Use knowledge with materials to design and optimize efficient reactor systems for chemical reactions.
• Assist with data analyses and characterization utilizing XRD, XPS, microscopy, FTIR, BET, and others.
• Focus on investigating novel methods for design and testing of catalyst materials including varied reactor systems.
• Collect, analyze, and report experimental data/results from experiments
• Present ideas and results to the research team. 
• Contribute to future research planning and assisting with proposals.
• Work independently and collaboratively with members of the research team to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Assist efforts in writing research papers and creating conference presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• A BS in engineering, chemistry, or physics from an accredited university with at least 2 years of experience in applied laboratory operations and analyses in a structured laboratory environment. 
• Possess extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles, theories, practices, and established methodology of engineering, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
• Possess knowledge of and practical experience with conducting catalytic reactions in high-temperature and pressurized systems.
• Possess knowledge of and practical experience with existing and state-of-the-art design and characterization for conventional and non-conventional catalytic reactions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting bench top to pilot-scale experiments, data collection/analyses, and pre- and post-run characterization of catalysts and products.
• Previous work history in conducting research and development in a structured laboratory environment using batch and continuous flow reactor systems with a preferred background in carbon-based processes to value added products. 
• Experienced in handling a variety of chemicals. 
• Experience and/or familiarity with conducting research in a US Government National Laboratory setting where conducting safe operations is paramount. 
• Demonstrated ability to author publications and to present results related to their research work.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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