Fuel Coating Engineer

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Fuel Coating Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel program. The role focuses on developing and optimizing TRISO particle coating processes, including pyrocarbon and SiC, and defining equipment requirements for coating furnaces and CVD reactors.

You will execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure repeatable results with robust process controls and data traceability. Prior experience in high-temperature deposition is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with CVD/CVI/pyrocarbon/SiC or high-temperature vapor-deposition processes.
• Hands-on coating or deposition equipment operation in a lab or pilot facility.
• Bachelor's in Materials, Chemical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize TRISO particle coating (pyrocarbon, SiC) for fuel pellets.
• Define requirements for coating furnaces, fluidized-bed coaters, and CVD reactors.
• Execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and evaluate coating defects.
• Establish process controls and scale-up strategies for repeatable results.
• Maintain process data and material traceability supporting fuel qualification.

Skills

CVD coating processes

Coating process development

Troubleshooting coating equipment

Data recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering

Tools

CVD reactors

Fluidized-bed coaters

Pyrocarbon deposition

SiC deposition

Job description

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Fuel Coating Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in CVD and coating process development looking to further their career in nuclear fuel manufacturing.

• Develop and optimize TRISO particle coating (pyrocarbon, SiC) and SiC CVD processes for fuel pellets
• Define requirements for coating furnaces, fluidized-bed coaters, and CVD reactors
• Execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and evaluate coating defects
• Establish process controls and scale‑up strategies for repeatable results
• Maintain process data and material traceability supporting fuel qualification

Essential Qualifications

• Experience developing or operating CVD, CVI, pyrocarbon, SiC, or other high‑temperature vapor‑deposition processes
• Hands‑on coating or deposition equipment operation, commissioning, and troubleshooting in a lab or pilot facility
• Bachelor's in Materials, Chemical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree
• TRISO fluidized‑bed CVD, FCM, HTGR fuel, or nuclear‑grade SiC experience
• ASME NQA-1 or scale‑up from R&D to pilot or production manufacturing

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