Junior Materials Engineer: Nuclear Materials R&D

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings

Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) seeks an engineer to conduct R&D into the mechanical performance of reactor core materials, focusing on delayed hydride cracking of zirconium alloys. Responsibilities include experiment design, data analysis, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, post-irradiation testing, analysis, and reporting of findings to support ongoing test programs and DOE/Navy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical/engineering field or Master's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and develop test methods for reactor core materials.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Prepare and present technical results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team across projects and facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) seeks an engineer to conduct R&D into the mechanical performance of reactor core materials, focusing on delayed hydride cracking of zirconium alloys. Responsibilities include experiment design, data analysis, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, post-irradiation testing, analysis, and reporting of findings to support ongoing test programs and DOE/Navy initiatives.