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Principal R&D Engineer - Fire Hazards, Investigations, and Failure Analyses

Location
Northbrook, IL, United States
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

The UL Solutions Research and Development team is seeking a driven and team-oriented Principal Engineer to lead activities in advanced fire and explosion engineering analyses, failure analyses, and post-incident fact-finding investigations. Many of these initiatives will focus on solving client problems related to fire and explosion hazards in energy industries, including energy storage and renewables. The abilities to initiate, scope and execute complex client projects, to guide and mentor team members and colleagues in completing these projects, and to provide professional review of official deliverable documents are central to this role. A successful candidate will be creative, curious, adaptable to a fast-paced and multi-disciplined environment and willing to work collaboratively with a team of other engineers, scientists and technicians to solve complex problems.