Nuclear Materials Characterization Scientist

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support Advanced Technologies research and development.

You will characterize chemical processes and materials, develop new methods, and assist in multiple nuclear development projects for space, defense, and commercial customers. The role emphasizes collaboration with materials and chemical engineers to define techniques that meet critical criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain DOE or DOD security clearance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develop new material characterization methodologies to support material development programs.
• Perform characterization on samples from various R&D or prototype production programs.
• Interface with engineers to identify techniques that provide objective criteria for R&D.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

ICP-MS

TGA

FTIR

XRF

SEM

XRD

CT

Pycnometry

PSA

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support Advanced Technologies research and development.

You will characterize chemical processes and materials, develop new methods, and assist in multiple nuclear development projects for space, defense, and commercial customers. The role emphasizes collaboration with materials and chemical engineers to define techniques that meet critical criteria.