Advanced Materials Engineer — Corrosion & Metallurgy

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance corrosion science, metallography, and materials development for naval reactors. You will evaluate alloys, conduct metallographic analyses, and support design decisions for power plant components while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technicians.

The role emphasizes laboratory work, materials testing, and addressing environmentally assisted cracking and corrosion issues, with a focus on ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate degree in a related technical, engineering, science field; or eligibility as Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or RPCO Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Research on corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking behavior of materials utilizing state-of-the-art electrochemical test technologies and equipment.
• Interaction with corrosion technicians in a laboratory setting to conduct experiments.
• Working with materials scientists to assess and develop new alloy systems.
• Supporting resolution of queries concerning selection, application, and performance of materials for new/existing power plant designs including corrosion and detrimental materials issues.
• Perform materials development and testing for new applications or where performance information is unavailable.
• Reviewing design documents and vendor/shipyard submittals for materials-related concerns.
• Providing support for materials manufacturing issues.
• Support ongoing test programs including test method development.

Skills

Corrosion science

Materials processing

Environmental cracking

Nickel-based alloys

Stainless steels

Mechanical testing

Team collaboration

Technical communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Tools

Electrochemical testing equipment

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance corrosion science, metallography, and materials development for naval reactors. You will evaluate alloys, conduct metallographic analyses, and support design decisions for power plant components while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technicians.

The role emphasizes laboratory work, materials testing, and addressing environmentally assisted cracking and corrosion issues, with a focus on ensuring safety and