R&D Project Manager

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a R&D Project Manager to work on our Irradiation Testing team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off.

Provide direction to and coordination among highly specialized teams of research scientists and engineers. Prepare and process engineering deliverables and collaborate in the development of new experiment procedures and processes when applicable. Provide leadership to experiment teams across multiple technical disciplines and support functions, including quality, regulatory, engineering, analysis, experiment instrumentation, etc. Uses specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate, and achieve objectives through project/program team. Oversee a team as they plan, track, and execute project plans from start to completion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage teams responsible for design, analysis, fabrication, irradiation, shipment, and examination of first-of-a-kind experiments planned for irradiation in a nuclear reactor and post-irradiation examinations in nuclear facilities.
• Manage technical experiment interfaces, provide leadership to the experiment team, and gather, analyze, and implement corrective actions for experiment risk, cost, scope, and schedule, including technical milestones.
• Provide direction to and coordination among highly specialized teams of research scientists and engineers focused on nuclear fuel and material testing (irradiation and post-irradiation examination).
• Identify experiment team members to accomplish experiment goals and objectives and work with line management on the assignment of staff.
• Collaborate in the development of new experiment procedures and processes.
• Assist in initial experiment negotiations with national and international customers.
• Prepare and execute the Experiment Execution Plan, Functional and Operational Requirements, experiment Data Package, and/or other documents per relevant guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and resolve experiment issues and execute scope as agreed in the Experiment Execution Plan.
• Organize and provide managerial leadership to experiment teams across multiple technical disciplines and support functions, including quality, regulatory, engineering, analysis, experiment instrumentation, etc.
• Represent Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in business discussions and commitments made to customers.
• Interface with external national and international entities, representing the INL in business discussions for experiment results in the advancement of nuclear initiatives and technologies.
• Maintain direct customer interface and collaboration, engage strategically with INL, other DOE laboratories, and industry.
• Develop and manage experiment project scope, budget, and execution schedules.
• Prepare and submit monthly experiment highlight reports.
• Prepare and process engineering deliverables.
• The posting closes: 9/17/25

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related engineering or science from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years relevant experience; Or Master's of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related engineering or science from an ABET-accredited institution and 0 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related engineering or science from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years relevant experience; Or Master's of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related engineering or science from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge pertinent to executing work in accordance with standards of ASME NQA-1 2000 as implemented by the INL Quality Program or equivalent is required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or other related engineering or science from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, strategic and tactical planning, and overall leadership and execution of large, complex, and technically challenging programs requiring multidisciplinary integration across multiple organizations.
• PMP certification

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($77,628 - $159,228) / Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

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