Nuclear Physicist

Engineering Scientist – Nuclear Physics (HFE Center) Date of Start: Immediate SLB's Houston Formation Evaluation (HFE) center is a premier facility for developing and delivering cutting-edge tools for the energy industry. The role focuses on nuclear physics with an emphasis on particle transport in electric fields and is centered around the pulsed neutron generator (PNG). Responsibilities include both experimental work and modeling to design, validate, and manufacture commercial products based on the PNG. Roles & Responsibilities Provide research and development solutions based on principles of physics and mathematical models Build virtual and real prototypes, products, and systems suitable for testing Design testing procedures, coordinate tests, and document results Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, specifications and risk analysis Assist in commercialization tasks where applicable Contribute to design standards Create and maintain product documentation Make presentations to technical, management, and client audiences as needed Author technical reports, papers, articles and patents Share expertise via internal knowledge sharing methods and special interest groups—build informal networks throughout the organization and with other industry experts including customers Assign, direct and review the work of technicians and junior engineers; mentor junior team members as required Provide training and support to customers and field representatives as needed Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets; learn new skills and practices as required to develop products that maintain SLB's technical leadership Participate in recruiting activities Work primarily on site in a lab environment (modest remote work flexibility is possible) Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related fields, with courses and preferably thesis work related to experiment, modeling, and analysis of nuclear radiation data Strong interest in testing methods and interpretation of data; thrive on the combination of experiment and computing to extract insights Fluency with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar; experience with machine learning and data science is an advantage but is not required Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; enthusiastic and works well in a team of scientists and engineers Position involves access to technology and/or data subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR; employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with these regulations Ph.D. or equivalent Equal Opportunity Employment SLB is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor—priority referral of protected veterans requested. J-18808-Ljbffr