Senior Development Metallurgist - High-Temp Materials & VAR

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Onsite gym facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Development Metallurgist/Senior Associate level researcher to lead advanced R&D activities applied to manufacturing, production, or quality operations with a focus on national security applications. The role includes coordinating projects from inception to completion and presenting technical aspects to plant personnel and external customers.

You will interface with design agencies, vendors, and contractors to ensure effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physical Science (ABET-accredited) and 2 years relevant experience.
• MS or PhD in Engineering/Physical Science may substitute for experience.
• GPA requirements: BS 3.0/4.0; MS 3.3; PhD 3.5.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D efforts applying to manufacturing, production, or quality ops and NSE missions.
• Coordinate engineering projects from inception to completion and present to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design agencies, vendors, and contractors for technical cooperation.
• Evaluate and document improvements in procedures, specs, and automation.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering/Physical Science

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Development Metallurgist/Senior Associate level researcher to lead advanced R&D activities applied to manufacturing, production, or quality operations with a focus on national security applications. The role includes coordinating projects from inception to completion and presenting technical aspects to plant personnel and external customers.

You will interface with design agencies, vendors, and contractors to ensure effective