Ceramic Materials Engineer - HTGR SiC & Graphite

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE); Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. seeks a Ceramic Materials Engineer to support SiC and graphite components for HTGR systems. You will perform material selection, characterization, and qualification activities to enable next-generation microreactor designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes irradiation effects, high-temperature materials, and material qualification programs, with opportunities for technical leadership and impact on DOE/NRC licensing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a materials-related field and 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Nuclear materials knowledge including irradiation effects, oxidation, fracture or creep is valued.
• Experience with materials testing, characterization, or qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Support design, evaluation, and qualification of SiC and graphite components used in advanced reactor systems.
• Analyze material properties including thermal conductivity, strength, oxidation resistance, creep and dimensional stability.
• Support graphite material selection, procurement specs, and supplier evaluations.
• Perform analyses related to performance in high‑temperature reactor environments.
• Evaluate SiC/graphite behavior under thermal gradients, irradiation, and operating conditions.
• Develop material qualification plans, test requirements, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and systems engineering teams.
• Review literature and industry data on HTGR materials.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, presentations, and licensing support documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Materials science fundamentals

Nuclear materials experience

Materials testing

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. seeks a Ceramic Materials Engineer to support SiC and graphite components for HTGR systems. You will perform material selection, characterization, and qualification activities to enable next-generation microreactor designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes irradiation effects, high-temperature materials, and material qualification programs, with opportunities for technical leadership and impact on DOE/NRC licensing processes.