Nuclear Materials Engineer - Additive & Failure Analysis

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development & education

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven organization

Continuous learning & training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Materials Engineer to ensure materials chosen for new nuclear systems meet design and performance requirements. You will support procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of material commodities in a lab environment.

The role requires a bachelor in engineering or physics, 2+ years in metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering, and additive manufacturing experience. Travel <10% and U.S. citizenship are required. On-site work at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Metallurgical/Materials or similar) or physics is required.
• Minimum of two years in metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering.
• Must have additive manufacturing experience and lab hands-on work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel <10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials engineering duties in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
• Provide material solutions in design and manufacturing of components.
• Oversee material characterization activities.
• Perform failure analysis and identify failure modes of materials.
• Prepare material performance specifications and evaluations for additive manufacturing.
• Communicate technical concepts across the organization and with customers.
• Support weld development activities related to materials issues.
• Collaborate with design/manufacturing to resolve materials joining and processing issues.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Materials Engineer to ensure materials chosen for new nuclear systems meet design and performance requirements. You will support procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of material commodities in a lab environment.

The role requires a bachelor in engineering or physics, 2+ years in metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering, and additive manufacturing experience. Travel <10% and U.S. citizenship are required. On-site work at the Advanced Technologies Office.