Materials Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Materials Engineer to ensure materials used in design, prototyping, and manufacturing for new nuclear systems are compatible and acceptable.

This on-site role is located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office. You will perform materials engineering duties across procurement, fabrication, joining and testing; oversee material characterization; conduct failure analyses; and develop material specifications for alloys and additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is required.
• Minimum two years in a metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering environment.
• Additive manufacturing experience required.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to work in a lab environment.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Strong teamwork with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Travel less than 10% domestically and internationally.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE or DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials engineering duties in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
• Provide innovative material solutions in design and manufacturing of components.
• Oversee material characterization activities.
• Perform failure analysis and identify failure modes of materials.
• Prepare material performance specifications.
• Prepare material evaluations and specifications for additive manufacturing.
• Communicate material concepts across the organization and with the customer.
• Provide direction to weld development activities related to material issues.
• Work with design and manufacturing to resolve materials joining, machining and processing issues.
• Develop and apply materials and material solutions to meet project requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Laboratory experience

Additive manufacturing

Team player

Clearance eligibility

DOE/DOD clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or Physics

Master's degree

Tools

Additive manufacturing equipment

Job description

Position Overview

As our Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials selected in design, analysis, and prototyping activities for new nuclear systems are compatible and acceptable.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

Your Day to Day as a Materials Engineer

• Perform materials engineering duties in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
• Provide innovative, technically significant, and economically critical material solutions in support of design and manufacturing of components.
• Oversee activities associated with material characterization.
• Perform failure analysis activities and identify failure modes of materials.
• Prepare material performance specifications.
• Prepare material evaluations and specifications for use in additive manufacturing applications.
• Communicate material related technical concepts across all levels of the organization and with the customer.
• Provide direction to weld development activities related to material issues.
• Work with design and manufacturing engineering to resolve materials joining, machining and processing issues before and during manufacturing.
• Develop, maintain and apply materials and material solutions to meet project thermal, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and chemical requirements.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e., Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or similar discipline) or physics is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering environment is required.
• Must have relevant engineering experience along with technical expertise and communication skills to coordinate multiple engineering activities simultaneously.
• Must have additive manufacturing experience.
• Must have hands‑on experience and ability to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Travel (<10%) domestic and international.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience working in a metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with power plant materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel alloys) in nuclear applications (e.g., radiation environment).
• Experience with superalloys and/or refractory metals.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $76,000–119,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at‑will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.