Advanced Materials Engineer – Nuclear Lab Testing

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Knolls site seeks an engineer to join the Science Autoclave Facility, applying materials, mechanical, and electrical engineering to autoclave testing of alloys and environmental degradation. You will design tests, collect high-quality data, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring experience with materials testing, LabVIEW, and data acquisition; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 4+ years experience or advanced degrees with fewer years.
• Advanced Reactor or Refueling engineering roles qualify.
• Experience in materials testing environment.
• Ability to design tests and hardware with a team.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn from laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Scoping, proposing, and designing new tests and hardware with a team.
• Daily interactions with lab operations to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups to process data and evaluate specimens.
• Prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Engage in environmental/safety/compliance/procurement aspects of lab operations.
• Work with experts, vendors, and manufacturing to design equipment and data acquisition changes.
• Collaborate with contractors to develop and maintain test software/hardware.

Skills

Materials testing knowledge

LabVIEW familiarity

Data acquisition understanding

3D modeling software

Test equipment design

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's in technical/engineering/science

Master's in technical/engineering/science

Doctorate in related field

Advanced Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition software

3D modeling software

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Knolls site seeks an engineer to join the Science Autoclave Facility, applying materials, mechanical, and electrical engineering to autoclave testing of alloys and environmental degradation. You will design tests, collect high-quality data, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring experience with materials testing, LabVIEW, and data acquisition; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to safety are essential.