Nuclear Fuel Coating Engineer: TRISO & SiC CVD Specialist

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Fuel Coating Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel program. The role focuses on developing and optimizing TRISO particle coating processes, including pyrocarbon and SiC, and defining equipment requirements for coating furnaces and CVD reactors.

You will execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure repeatable results with robust process controls and data traceability. Prior experience in high-temperature deposition is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with CVD/CVI/pyrocarbon/SiC or high-temperature vapor-deposition processes.
• Hands-on coating or deposition equipment operation in a lab or pilot facility.
• Bachelor's in Materials, Chemical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize TRISO particle coating (pyrocarbon, SiC) for fuel pellets.
• Define requirements for coating furnaces, fluidized-bed coaters, and CVD reactors.
• Execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and evaluate coating defects.
• Establish process controls and scale-up strategies for repeatable results.
• Maintain process data and material traceability supporting fuel qualification.

Skills

CVD coating processes

Coating process development

Troubleshooting coating equipment

Data recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering

Tools

CVD reactors

Fluidized-bed coaters

Pyrocarbon deposition

SiC deposition

Job description

Averro is seeking a Fuel Coating Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel program. The role focuses on developing and optimizing TRISO particle coating processes, including pyrocarbon and SiC, and defining equipment requirements for coating furnaces and CVD reactors.

You will execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure repeatable results with robust process controls and data traceability. Prior experience in high-temperature deposition is essential.