Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

Averro; United States; Remote; USD 50,971 - 101,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k

Employee assistance program

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in the United States is seeking a skilled Materials Engineer to support their advanced nuclear technology initiatives. The position involves working on material development, processes, and supplier qualification for next-generation materials. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in Materials Science/Engineering and at least 3 years of experience, along with specific knowledge of various steel types and relevant engineering principles. This contract position offers the flexibility of being fully remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience qualifying materials for regulated applications.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering efforts for Materials Development and Qualification Team.
• Interface with project teams for material selection.
• Oversee test programs for mechanical phenomena understanding.

Skills

Experience with austenitic stainless steels

Knowledge of creep and fatigue phenomena

Ability to perform scientific analysis

Material development and characterization

Education

B.S. degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

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$37.00/hr - $74.00/hr

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Employment Type

Long-term contract. Eligible for unlimited extensions and able to stay fully remote for entirety of contract.

Pay Range

$37 - $74/hr DOE & Location

*Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and location where candidate lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Role & Responsibilities

Our advanced nuclear technology client is seeking a highly capable and motivated Materials Engineer to support the engineering efforts of their Materials Development and Qualification Team. This role will work as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials, processes, supply chain development and supplier qualification for next generation material and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of development activities ranging from fundamental laboratory testing to development of a manufacturing process for advanced reactor components. A primary function of this role will be to use fundamental metallurgical principles and requirements definition to inform the development of a manufacturing process in conjunction with external suppliers.

• Interface with project teams to provide material selection, processes, and requirements for reactor development programs.
• Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical specifications to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification.
• Oversee test programs designed to develop an understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in sodium cooled fast reactor plant materials such as steel alloys.
• Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of key components.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering or a related technical discipline is desired.
• Experience with austenitic stainless steels, chrome-moly steels, ferritic-martensitic steels and/or Inconel.
• Prior experience in materials development, testing, and characterization for a nuclear reactor environment is desirable.
• Experience qualifying materials for service in highly regulated applications is preferred.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.
• Experience developing material processing specifications, evaluating material selections and reviewing vendor material definitions.
• An understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems.

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy