Senior Corrosion Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

EAP

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Materials/Corrosion Engineer to develop, test, and analyze advanced materials for fleet applications, with a focus on corrosion testing in harsh environments and additively manufactured materials.

You will design test specs, prepare specimens, perform electrochemical, mechanical, microstructural and chemical analyses, and document results for fleet and manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 6 years of experience.
• Master's degree with at least 4 years experience.
• Doctorate with at least 1 year experience.
• Current Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and test specifications for corrosion studies.
• Prepare test specimens and supervise complex testing.
• Perform non-destructive and destructive evaluations of test specimens.
• Provide technical support for emergent fleet and manufacturing issues as needed.

Skills

Materials science

Corrosion engineering

Electrochemical testing

Mechanical testing

Microstructural analysis

Chemical analysis

LPBF

Direct Energy Deposition

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRD

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Secondary Plant Advanced Materials (SPAM) is seeking a Materials / Corrosion Engineer that has interest in developing, testing, and analyzing advanced materials to support the existing and future fleet. You will support the design and execution of corrosion testing of materials in unique high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically aggressive environments with an emphasis on advanced and additively manufactured materials supporting their performance in Program secondary system applications. In support of corrosion testing, you will develop proposals and test specifications, prepare test specimens, work with technicians to successfully execute complex testing, perform non-destructive and destructive evaluations of test specimens, and prepare written technical reports. You will also utilize expertise in material performance/characterizations as well as corrosion mechanisms to provide technical support for emergent fleet and manufacturing issues on an as-needed basis.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• BS Degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Working knowledge and/or experience with standard materials testing and evaluation techniques, including, but not limited to, (1) Electrochemical Testing, (2) Mechanical Testing, (3) Microstructural Analysis, and(4) Chemical Analysis.
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Direct Energy Deposition.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of failure/experience with corrosion failure analysis.
• Understanding of electrochemical/corrosion mechanisms and concentrated chemistry interactions with passive metals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, design and iterate testing, document technical information and verbally communicate results.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.