Metallurgical Engineer: Advanced Metallic Systems - On-Site

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Inclusive and collaborative workplace

Mission-driven work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to lead advanced metallic systems development within a DOE/NNSA environment.

You will drive alloy design, processing routes, and high-throughput manufacturing to meet performance, stability, and reliability goals while collaborating across engineering teams. The role emphasizes materials science, thermodynamics and kinetics, experimental characterization using SEM/TEM/XRD/EDS/DSC, and close coordination with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in metallic materials development or manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in phase diagrams, recrystallization, precipitation, solidification, and mechanical behavior.
• Experience with SEM, TEM, XRD, EDS, DSC, and metallographic tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced metallic alloys with targeted strength, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance.
• Lead stamping, forming, casting, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing process development.
• Apply thermodynamics and kinetics to predict phase transformations and microstructure evolution.
• Perform failure analysis, root cause investigations, and materials/process improvements.
• Operate SEM, TEM, XRD, EDS, DSC, and metallography tools for characterization.
• Collaborate with mechanical and design teams to align alloy capabilities with system needs.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports, and support multidisciplinary reviews.
• Develop manufacturing controls and variability reduction strategies.
• Conduct audits, revise procedures, and analyze production data.
• Drive scrap reduction, troubleshooting, and floor-level investigations.
• Support tooling development and optimization for forming, casting, and flow-forming.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Science

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

DOE Q clearance

Education

B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

EDS

DSC

Metallography

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to lead advanced metallic systems development within a DOE/NNSA environment.

You will drive alloy design, processing routes, and high-throughput manufacturing to meet performance, stability, and reliability goals while collaborating across engineering teams. The role emphasizes materials science, thermodynamics and kinetics, experimental characterization using SEM/TEM/XRD/EDS/DSC, and close coordination with