Fusion Materials Engineer – Testing & Analysis

U.S. Fusion Energy; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy in Knoxville, TN seeks a Materials Engineer with metallurgy expertise to support fusion materials programs. You will perform tests, characterize materials, evaluate lifetimes, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications include a bachelor's with 2–3 years (or a master's with 1–2 years) in Materials Science or Nuclear Engineering, plus experience with microstructure-property relationships and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of experience in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge on metallurgy including microstructures-property relationships, processing techniques, and failure mechanisms.
• Experience planning and executing materials testing and characterization campaigns.
• Familiarity with fusion relevant structural and armour materials and their environments.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Attention to detail in experimental work and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute materials testing and characterization campaigns on specialty fusion materials.
• Perform analysis on test and characterization results to generate campaign outcome reports.
• Perform literature reviews to help direct materials development efforts and lifetime estimations.
• Assist in vendor and external collaborator engagements and evaluations for specialty fusion materials.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and/or publications to disseminate research findings both internally and externally.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians to foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Materials testing

Characterization campaigns

Fusion materials

Technical report writing

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Materials Science

Masters in related field

Job description

Type One Energy in Knoxville, TN seeks a Materials Engineer with metallurgy expertise to support fusion materials programs. You will perform tests, characterize materials, evaluate lifetimes, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications include a bachelor's with 2–3 years (or a master's with 1–2 years) in Materials Science or Nuclear Engineering, plus experience with microstructure-property relationships and reporting.