Materials Characterization Engineer in Nuclear Fuels

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer to join our advanced nuclear fuels program in Oak Ridge. The role focuses on developing mechanical testing methods for brittle ceramics, SiC, and coated particles, and on implementing NDE approaches for defect detection.

You will define capabilities for a new fuels lab, coordinate external labs, and bring methods in-house, contributing to cutting-edge nuclear materials research and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical testing, NDE, and materials characterization.
• Experience with advanced ceramics, SiC, or nuclear materials.
• Hands-on method development and equipment troubleshooting; brittle-material mechanics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define capabilities, equipment, and commissioning plans for a new advanced fuels lab.
• Develop mechanical-testing methods for brittle ceramics, SiC, and coated particles.
• Develop NDE approaches (micro-CT, radiography, ultrasonics) for defect detection.
• Perform specimen preparation, testing, and data analysis.
• Coordinate external labs and transfer methods in-house.

Skills

Mechanical testing

NDE

Materials characterization

Advanced ceramics

SiC

Nuclear materials

Education

Advanced degree in Materials Science / Ceramic / Mechanical / Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Averro is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer to join our advanced nuclear fuels program in Oak Ridge. The role focuses on developing mechanical testing methods for brittle ceramics, SiC, and coated particles, and on implementing NDE approaches for defect detection.

You will define capabilities for a new fuels lab, coordinate external labs, and bring methods in-house, contributing to cutting-edge nuclear materials research and development.