Nuclear Materials Engineer: Design & Additive Manufacturing

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Energy mission impact

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking a Materials Engineer for its Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, VA. You will ensure materials used in design and prototyping are compatible with nuclear systems and manufacturing processes.

You will work hands-on in a lab, lead material characterization, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve material issues, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering or physics required.
• Minimum 2 years in metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with additive manufacturing.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team player with ability to collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• U.S. Citizen; ability to obtain/maintain DOE/DOD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials engineering duties in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
• Provide innovative material solutions for 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 materials concepts across the organization and with customers.
• Direct weld development activities related to material issues.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to resolve material joining, machining, and processing issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Additive manufacturing

Laboratory work

Security clearance

Travel

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking a Materials Engineer for its Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, VA. You will ensure materials used in design and prototyping are compatible with nuclear systems and manufacturing processes.

You will work hands-on in a lab, lead material characterization, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve material issues, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.