Applied Research Engineer

NIST is seeking an Applied Research Engineer to perform complex calibration and experimental tasks. The role involves ensuring traceability of measurements and adherence to laboratory standards and metrology requirements. This position will focus on developing systems for measuring and calibrating to support calibration services and research initiatives. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

As an Applied Research Engineer, this role focuses on maintaining and enhancing flow and liquid volume measurement and calibration systems. The Candidate will: Develop and implement automated data acquisition systems. Analyze calibration and experimental data. Design, develop, and operate experimental flow systems, utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and other analytical tools to support experimental design, data interpretation, and system analysis. Plan and execute complex calibration and experimental activities, ensuring measurement traceability, data integrity, and compliance with laboratory quality requirements and metrology standards.