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Research Engineer
Leidos
Pittsburgh, PAPosted Oct 29, 2026 · 4h ago$70K – $126K
$70K – $126KMid levelOn-siteDefense
About this role
Leidos is seeking a Research Engineer to conduct hands-on laboratory experiments for the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on improving oil recovery from unconventional reservoirs. You will operate advanced equipment to characterize reservoir conditions and contribute to developing innovative oil recovery technologies.
What we are looking for
6- Design, conduct, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments for oil recovery
- Operate high-pressure/high-temperature test systems and diagnostic instruments
- Characterize reservoir rocks, fluids, and fluid-rock interactions
- Develop and test secondary recovery methods
- Collaborate with experts in reservoir engineering and subsurface geochemistry
- Contribute to scientific and technological breakthroughs in unconventional resource development
Skills mentioned
1Python
