Materials Engineer & Additive Manufacturing Leader

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); Presencial; USD 99 000 - 157 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Inclusive atmosphere

Resumo da oferta

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Materials Engineer & Additive Manufacturing Lead to drive the development and qualification of advanced materials for next‑generation nuclear systems.

You will guide AM technology maturation and support design, fabrication, and testing of components for terrestrial microreactors and space nuclear applications. The role requires a research‑driven engineering leader with strong materials R&D and AM process development skills, plus ability to collaborate across

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute.
• Hands‑on experience with additive manufacturing, including LPBF/EBM process development.
• Strong background in materials processing, testing, and characterization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel (<10%), domestic and international.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOE/DOD security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead BWXT’s additive manufacturing initiatives, shaping strategy and direction.
• Operate and optimize AM equipment for complex program objectives.
• Develop advanced material systems, including refractory metals and new fuel forms.
• Deliver material solutions aligned with nuclear component design and manufacturing needs.
• Oversee material characterization using SEM, XRD, rheology, and furnace testing.
• Drive continuous improvement via material development metrics.
• Conduct failure analysis and defect elimination for components.
• Prepare material performance specs and process qualification docs.
• Develop process parameters for electron beam and laser powder bed fusion.
• Communicate complex concepts to leadership and executives.
• Collaborate with design, fabrication, and research teams to resolve AM challenges.
• Maintain materials solutions meeting thermal, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical requirements.
• Manage research partnerships, supplier engagements, and project timelines.

Conhecimentos

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Additive manufacturing

LPBF/EBM

Materials characterization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Master’s or Doctorate preferred

Ferramentas

SEM

XRD

Rheology

Furnace-based evaluation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Materials Engineer & Additive Manufacturing Lead to drive the development and qualification of advanced materials for next‑generation nuclear systems.

You will guide AM technology maturation and support design, fabrication, and testing of components for terrestrial microreactors and space nuclear applications. The role requires a research‑driven engineering leader with strong materials R&D and AM process development skills, plus ability to collaborate across