Nuclear Materials Engineer — Hybrid Lab/R&D

Laveer Engineering

Hopkins (SC)

Hybrid

USD 85,200 - 106,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Health Savings Account (HSA) with

Wellness programs and Employee Assista

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Columbia, SC is looking for a Materials Engineer to advance advanced materials and manufacturing for CR coated cladding. The hybrid role combines remote/office work with local presence.

You will guide testing, collaborate with national labs and universities, and help develop new lab capabilities for materials characterization. Requires 3+ years of experience, a degree in engineering (nuclear materials preferred), and expertise with zirconium-based alloys and advanced

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis toward nuclear materials.
3+ years of materials engineering experience.
Experience with zirconium-based alloys and material characterization.
Strong analytical skills and data analysis capability.
Familiarity with SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and collaborate with national labs and universities.
Resolve problems with literature review and engineering judgment.
Support hands-on material testing in a lab, including mechanical, creep, oxidation tests.
Develop new lab capabilities for materials characterization and train staff.
Work with customers and labs on collaborative programs for advanced fuel materials.
Analyze test data to support licensing submittals.