Principal Materials Engineer

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation time

Relocation assistance

401k match

Unlimited PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Averro is seeking a senior or principal-level Materials Engineer to help build an advanced nuclear fuels materials-testing lab in Oak Ridge from scratch. This hands-on role focuses on materials characterization, mechanical testing, and fuel qualification to advance nuclear materials development.

Define lab capabilities, develop testing plans, and establish NDE methods for ceramics, SiC, and advanced fuel forms, coordinating with national labs and universities to scale capabilities in-house.

Formación

• Advanced degree in materials science, ceramic/mechanical/nuclear engineering or related field.
• Extensive materials characterization and testing experience.
• Experience with mechanical testing, nondestructive examination, advanced ceramics or nuclear materials.
• Experience with brittle materials (SiC, ceramics).
• Knowledge of NDE methods (micro-CT, radiography, ultrasonics).
• Hands-on specimen preparation and data interpretation.

Responsabilidades

• Define lab capabilities, equipment needs, and commissioning priorities for advanced materials testing.
• Develop characterization plans linking tests to manufacturing performance and fuel qualification.
• Establish mechanical-testing and NDE methods for brittle ceramics, SiC, and advanced fuels.
• Perform hands-on specimen prep, equipment operation, calibration, data analysis, and method optimization.
• Coordinate with national labs, universities, and testing providers to bring capabilities in-house.

Conocimientos

Materials characterization

Mechanical testing

Nondestructive examination

Specimen preparation

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in materials science or related field

Herramientas

NDE methods (micro-CT, radiography, ultrasonics)

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Relocation Assistance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and more!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a senior or principal-level Materials Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel development company. This is a founding, hands-on lab role, where you will help build an advanced fuels materials-testing lab in Oak Ridge from scratch. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and fuel qualification looking to further their career in advanced nuclear materials.

• Define laboratory capabilities, equipment requirements, facility needs, and commissioning priorities for advanced materials testing.
• Develop characterization plans that connect testing and measurements to manufacturing performance, material requirements, and fuel qualification objectives.
• Establish mechanical-testing and nondestructive examination (NDE) methods for brittle ceramics, SiC, coated particles, and advanced fuel forms.
• Conduct hands-on specimen preparation, equipment operation, calibration, data analysis, and method optimization.
• Coordinate with national laboratories, universities, and commercial testing providers to transition appropriate capabilities in-house.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in materials science, ceramic engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive Materials characterization and testing experience
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical testing, nondestructive examination, advanced ceramics, SiC, ceramic-matrix composites, or nuclear materials.
• Brittle-material mechanical testing (SiC, ceramics) experience
• Experience with NDE methods (micro-CT, radiography, ultrasonics)
• Test-method development: calibration, repeatability, measurement uncertainty, and detection limits.
• Hands-on expertise in specimen preparation, equipment operation, method development, troubleshooting, and materials data interpretation.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with TRISO fuel, FCM fuel, advanced reactor fuels, or nuclear fuel materials.
• Experience establishing or commissioning an advanced materials or nuclear fuels laboratory.
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1, laboratory quality assurance, equipment controls, and controlled data systems.

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