Materials Engineer - Metals

Averro; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

401K with 5% match

Job summary

Averro is seeking Materials Engineers to build their materials function for next‑generation reactor systems. You will provide in‑design feedback on materials selection, assess properties like strength, creep, corrosion, and thermal performance, and support qualification activities for nuclear components.

Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and licensing teams; develop specifications and qualification plans, and assist with vendor reviews.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant field and 2+ years working with high-temperature stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Experience with irradiation effects, corrosion, oxidation, or aging mechanisms.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC Section III and/or Section VIII.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials expertise directly within the design process, giving real-time feedback on materials selection as designs are developed
• Evaluate material properties including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal performance
• Support materials qualification activities for advanced reactor components and systems
• Develop material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans
• Assist with material compatibility evaluations for high-temperature nuclear environments
• Support vendor and supplier technical reviews related to materials and manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and licensing teams
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
• Support root-cause investigations and materials performance assessments

Skills

Materials science fundamentals

High-temperature alloy experience

Irradiation effects knowledge

ASME BPVC knowledge

Materials characterization techniques

MATLAB/Python data analysis

Education

BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis software

Job description

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401K with 5% match

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client is an advanced nuclear energy company developing next-generation reactor systems designed to deliver clean, reliable power to data centers, industrial operations, remote communities, and critical infrastructure. With multiple reactor programs in active development and a Construction Permit Application already submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, this company is moving fast and building the internal team to match. They are building their materials engineering function from scratch and have openings for Materials Engineers ranging from junior to senior level to join their team.

• Provide materials expertise directly within the design process, giving real-time feedback on materials selection as designs are developed
• Evaluate material properties including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal performance
• Support materials qualification activities for advanced reactor components and systems
• Develop material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans
• Assist with material compatibility evaluations for high-temperature nuclear environments
• Support vendor and supplier technical reviews related to materials and manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and licensing teams
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
• Support root-cause investigations and materials performance assessments

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of materials science fundamentals, mechanical properties, and material behavior
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with high-temperature stainless steel and carbon steel
• Experience with irradiation effects, corrosion, oxidation, or aging mechanisms
• Experience with ASME BPVC Section III and/or Section VIII codes
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, mechanical testing, or thermal analysis
• Experience using engineering analysis tools, MATLAB, Python, or data analysis software is preferred

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we’re here to propel your career forward.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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