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Senior Research Engineer
Leidos
Pittsburgh, PAPosted Aug 12, 2026 · Yesterday$120k – $130k
Full-time$120k – $130kSeniorOn-siteEnergy
About this role
Leidos is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join their R&D team supporting the Department of Energy at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA. This role focuses on cutting-edge research to enhance oil production from unconventional reservoirs by developing and testing secondary recovery methods. You will collaborate with world-class experts in reservoir engineering, geochemistry, and advanced imaging to advance fossil energy technology.
What we are looking for
6- Lead rock and fluid characterization for oil saturation mapping and optimization
- Design and conduct laboratory tests for enhanced oil and gas recovery
- Integrate laboratory results with field-scale reservoir models
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers
- Interpret experimental data using Python or MATLAB
- Contribute to peer-reviewed studies and technical reports
Skills mentioned
1Python
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.
