Materials Engineer for Advanced Nuclear Materials & Testing

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship & growth

Technical leadership

Collaborative culture

Cleaner energy mission

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a Materials Engineer to support materials selection, qualification, testing, and performance evaluation for advanced microreactor systems. This role focuses on structural and high-temperature materials, coatings, and component materials for demanding nuclear applications, requiring collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

Join a collaborative environment that offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and a path toward shaping a cleaner, more reliable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience; internships, laboratory research, and academic projects applicable.
• Understanding of materials science fundamentals, mechanical properties, and material behavior.
• Ability to analyze technical data and communicate engineering conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support materials selection and qualification for reactor components.
• Evaluate material properties: strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion, oxidation, and thermal performance.
• Develop material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans.
• Analyze materials test data and interpret experimental results.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, graphite, manufacturing, and licensing teams.
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations.
• Stay current with advances in nuclear materials and industry standards.

Skills

Materials science fundamentals

Mechanical properties analysis

Data interpretation

Collaborative teamwork

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a Materials Engineer to support materials selection, qualification, testing, and performance evaluation for advanced microreactor systems. This role focuses on structural and high-temperature materials, coatings, and component materials for demanding nuclear applications, requiring collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

Join a collaborative environment that offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and a path toward shaping a cleaner, more reliable energy