Materials Engineer

Blykalla; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 491,212 - 709,529; Full time

Job summary

Blykalla is looking for a dynamic Materials Engineer specializing in powder materials. This role focuses on the development, qualification, and industrialisation of materials critical for our Small Modular Reactor technology. As a key player in our Materials team, you’ll drive projects from lab to application, ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with the supply chain for cost efficiency.

Based in Stockholm, applicants should have an engineering degree and experience in regulated industries. Fluency in Swedish and English is required. Join us in revolutionising nuclear power!

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical project management, preferably in highly regulated industries.
• Experience in the steel industry with material development.
• Understanding of material qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the transition of new powder materials from concept to industry.
• Spearhead strategic planning of technical material qualifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry regulations.
• Collaborate with supply chain for cost management.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on project progress.

Skills

Technical project management

Material engineering

Production quality

Knowledge of advanced steel alloys

Additive manufacturing

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

Education

Engineering degree in material science

Job description

What We Do At Blykalla

Blykalla is developing the next generation of nuclear technology with our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based on innovative fuel, materials, and reactor designs. As Sweden’s only SMR developer, we are on a mission to decarbonise industries and enable safe, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions. Our technology uses uranium nitride fuel and lead coolant, creating novel challenges and opportunities for the fuel cycle and supporting systems.

What You’ll Get To Do

We are seeking a dynamic Materials Engineer with powder expertise to join our Materials team. This role is pivotal in advancing our materials know‑how, focusing on the development, qualification, and industrialisation of powder materials and additive manufacturing crucial for our SMR technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Materials Expertise and Advancement: Drive the transition of new powder materials from concept to industry, navigating challenges from lab to application. Harness deep knowledge in alloying concepts, powder steel production processes, and additive material processes such as 3‑D printing and HIP, to guide material qualification and industrialisation.
• Strategic Qualification Planning and Execution: You will spearhead the strategic planning and meticulous execution of technical material qualifications in collaboration with our suppliers and partners. Your leadership in this area will ensure that our material development efforts are innovative, compliant and tailored to meet the exacting demands of our projects.
• Regulatory Compliance: Apply an in‑depth understanding of nuclear industry regulations to the material qualification process, ensuring compliance and translating regulatory requirements into actionable company‑specific steps.
• Collaborative Cost Management: Work closely with the supply chain team to maintain a design‑to‑cost approach throughout development and industrialisation, balancing cost efficiency and quality assurance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide regular updates to the Team Manager and other projects you are involved in, on progress, challenges and any issues, ensuring transparent communication and stakeholder involvement.

Who You Are

• Functional Experience: Proven track record in technical project management, material engineering, or production quality, preferably within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, automotive, aviation or space. Experience within the steel industry, preferably in product development and industrialisation.
• Qualifications: Engineering degree with a relevant specialization to material science. Background in advanced steel alloys, corrosion, testing, welding and additive manufacturing. Experience in the steel industry working closely with suppliers on material development and a practical understanding of material qualification processes.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, spoken and written.

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm. We do not offer any relocation support for this role.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionising nuclear power. Join our team and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!