Nuclear Fuel Ceramic Engineer – Process & Scale-Up

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with up to 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer. The role focuses on ceramic processing, powder fabrication, and scale-up from lab to pilot production.

You will develop feedstocks, set process parameters, and troubleshoot to minimize defects. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with high-temperature materials, nuclear fuel or ceramic composites, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced ceramics, ceramic composites, nuclear fuel, powder processing, or high-temperature materials.
• Hands-on ceramic preparation, thermal-processing equipment operation, and process troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ceramic feedstocks, powders, binders, forming, densification, and thermal processing
• Set process parameters and controls to hit target properties and dimensions while minimizing defects
• Execute fabrication campaigns, operate equipment, and troubleshoot processes
• Investigate defects and improve process yield and consistency
• Develop scale-up from lab fabrication to pilot and production-representative manufacturing

Skills

Ceramic processing

Powder fabrication

Process troubleshooting

Thermal processing equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Ceramic, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Job description

Averro is seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer. The role focuses on ceramic processing, powder fabrication, and scale-up from lab to pilot production.

You will develop feedstocks, set process parameters, and troubleshoot to minimize defects. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with high-temperature materials, nuclear fuel or ceramic composites, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.