Materials Engineer

Hadron Energy, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Materials Engineer in San Francisco to lead material selection and testing for nuclear applications. The role requires expertise in materials science and over 5 years of experience. Candidates should possess a degree in Materials Science or a related field and have a passion for innovation in clean energy. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $100,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials development, preferably within nuclear or aerospace industries.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, thermal‑mechanical behavior, and material degradation mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead material selection and qualification for nuclear components.
• Conduct material property analysis and testing.
• Collaborate with design teams to meet performance requirements.

Skills

Materials development

Metallurgy

Thermal‑mechanical analysis

Material testing methods

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science or related field

PhD (preferred for senior roles)

Tools

Microstructural analysis (SEM, EDS)

Non‑destructive evaluation (NDE)

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Hadron Energy is a full‑time on‑site Materials Engineer role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with strong technical expertise in materials science, metallurgy, and thermal‑mechanical analysis who are passionate about advancing safe, durable, and high‑performance materials for next‑generation nuclear systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead material selection, evaluation, and qualification for components operating under nuclear, thermal, and mechanical stress conditions.
• Conduct material property analysis, testing, and characterization, including tensile, creep, fatigue, and corrosion testing.
• Collaborate with design and structural teams to ensure materials meet performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements.
• Support development of welding, joining, and fabrication processes for high‑temperature alloys and pressure‑boundary materials.
• Interface with suppliers, laboratories, and research institutions to source and validate advanced materials and coatings.
• Contribute to design of radiation‑tolerant and corrosion‑resistant materials for reactor and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Develop and maintain material databases, specifications, and test plans in alignment with ASME, ASTM, and NRC standards.
• Support component and subsystem testing programs, analyzing results and recommending design or process improvements.
• Collaborate with QA and regulatory teams to ensure material traceability, documentation, and quality compliance.
• Research emerging materials technologies applicable to nuclear and energy systems (e.g., ceramics, composites, advanced steels).

Qualifications & Skillsets

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred for senior roles).
• 5+ years of experience in materials development, selection, or qualification, preferably within nuclear, aerospace, or energy industries.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, thermal‑mechanical behavior, and material degradation mechanisms.
• Experience with high‑temperature alloys, stainless steels, ceramics, and corrosion‑resistant materials.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III, ASTM standards, and nuclear materials codes and regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with material testing methods, microstructural analysis (SEM, EDS), and non‑destructive evaluation (NDE).
• Knowledge of radiation effects, oxidation, and embrittlement phenomena in metallic and nonmetallic materials.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams.
• Passion for innovation, clean energy, and developing materials that enable the next generation of nuclear technology.

Contact

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