Materials Engineer - Next-Gen Nuclear (Hybrid/Remote)

Averro; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

dental

vision

life insurance

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

401K with 5% match

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Materials Engineer to join its growing materials engineering function in the Greater Chicago Area. You will provide materials expertise within the design process and evaluate properties to support robust component development.

With 2+ years of experience in high‑temperature stainless and carbon steels, experience with irradiation, corrosion, oxidation, and ASME BPVC codes, you will help develop material specifications, qualification plans, and collaborate across mechanical,

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical, Nuclear, or related field.
• Understanding of materials science fundamentals and material behavior.

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 materials

Irradiation effects

ASME BPVC knowledge

Materials characterization

Python/MATLAB data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Materials Science / Metallurgical / Mechanical / Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis software

Job description

Averro is seeking a Materials Engineer to join its growing materials engineering function in the Greater Chicago Area. You will provide materials expertise within the design process and evaluate properties to support robust component development.

With 2+ years of experience in high‑temperature stainless and carbon steels, experience with irradiation, corrosion, oxidation, and ASME BPVC codes, you will help develop material specifications, qualification plans, and collaborate across mechanical,