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Institute for Business and Home Safety

Why This Role Matters The Research Engineer helps advance IBHS's understanding of how wildfire ... This position supports the design and execution of experimental, field-based, and analytical ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Field Research Assistant

Windfall, IN · On-site

$12.50 - $17.50/hr

Execute field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations, and sample ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

The Lycra Company LLC

Research Engineer

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$104K - $118K/yr

Research Engineer Full Time Engineer WAYNESBORO, VA, US 25 days ago Requisition ID: 1418 Salary ... field, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, disciplined problem solving, personal ...

Skild AI

Research Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

... Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience ... Deep technical knowledge, and research experience in deep learning, reinforcement and/or imitation ...

New York University

Research Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Description FULL TIME RESEARCH ENGINEER New York University Tandon School of Engineering The ... field and 3 years of experience. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the ...

Galois, Inc.

Research Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

We are a community of researchers, engineers, and operations people dedicated to creating ... An MS or PhD in CS or a related field is desirable but optional. * Required Technical Expertise:

SLIPSTREAM GROUP INC

Senior Research Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$105K - $144K/yr

Unlike traditional engineering consulting, this role combines applied engineering, field research, emerging technologies, and strategic problem solving. Our engineers work across research ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Field Research Assistant

Windfall, IN · On-site

$12 - $17/hr

Execute field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations, and sample ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

Galois, Inc.

Research Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

We are a community of researchers, engineers, and operations people dedicated to creating ... An MS or PhD in CS or a related field is desirable but optional. * Required Technical Expertise:

Galois, Inc.

Research Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

We are a community of researchers, engineers, and operations people dedicated to creating ... An MS or PhD in CS or a related field is desirable but optional. * Required Technical Expertise:

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Research Project Scientist/Engineer

Richburg, SC • On-site

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
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Position Summary

The Wildfire Research Engineer is an early-career position responsible for supporting IBHS research into how wildfire exposures affect homes, businesses, and communities. Working with IBHS researchers and Research Center teams, this position helps plan and conduct laboratory and field research focused on structure ignition, fire spread, building materials, and practical wildfire mitigation strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and execution of laboratory, full-scale, and field research projects.
  • Conduct experiments involving wildfire exposures such as wind-blown embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact.
  • Assist with developing research scopes, test plans, experimental procedures, schedules, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with laboratory, instrumentation, construction, and safety teams to prepare and conduct testing.
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and quality-check experimental and field data.
  • Use programming, statistical, or data-visualization tools to analyze research findings.
  • Participate in field studies and post-wildfire investigations.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, figures, and research summaries.
  • Support the translation of research findings into practical wildfire-resilience guidance.
  • Follow all research, laboratory, and safety requirements.
  • Master’s degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, materials science, forestry, atmospheric science, or a closely related field required.
  • Graduate research involving wildfire, fire science, building performance, experimental testing, heat transfer, combustion, or data analysis preferred.
  • Proficiency with at least one analytical tool, such as Python, MATLAB, R, LabVIEW, GIS, or C++.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
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