Materials Science Intern: Hands-on Lab & Failure Analysis

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

401k plan (thrift)

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is offering a Summer 2027 Materials Science Intern opportunity. You will support materials selection, testing, and failure analysis under the guidance of our engineering team.

The role requires a student pursuing Materials Engineering/Science or Metallurgical Engineering, hands-on lab experience, and U.S. citizenship. Housing stipend may be available and pay ranges from $25.05 to $31.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering/Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Must have hands on experience and ability to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Work with materials engineers in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
• Perform material characterization evaluations.
• Perform failure analysis and identify failure modes of metallic and ceramic materials.
• Prepare material performance specifications.
• Prepare material evaluations and specifications for use in additive manufacturing applications.
• Work with design and manufacturing engineers to resolve materials joining, machining, and processing issues before and during manufacturing.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Materials Engineering/Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is offering a Summer 2027 Materials Science Intern opportunity. You will support materials selection, testing, and failure analysis under the guidance of our engineering team.

The role requires a student pursuing Materials Engineering/Science or Metallurgical Engineering, hands-on lab experience, and U.S. citizenship. Housing stipend may be available and pay ranges from $25.05 to $31.83 per hour.