Senior Nuclear Materials Engineer

4 weeks ago


West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States Naval Nuclear Laboratory Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Engineer to join our team at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. As a key member of our Materials Manufacturing area, you will be responsible for the research and development of nuclear fuel materials, including test design, specimen fabrication, and manufacturing development.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Working with a team of engineers, laboratory, and facility organizations to enable and conduct test programs.
  • Development and fabrication of unique materials systems, including small-scale production demonstration and factory installation, testing, and deployment.
  • Development and implementation of optimized process parameters, including small-scale production demonstration and factory testing and deployment.
  • Planning, designing, modeling, analyzing, manufacturing, and deploying laboratory equipment, including nuclear, chemical, mechanical, structural, and electrical components and systems.
  • Documenting progress, analyzing results, and conducting presentations as needed.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a science-related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience. Preferred skills include experience in materials science, control systems, and chemical engineering, as well as data analytics, statistical design of experiments, and machine learning.

We offer a competitive salary range of $92,900.00 - $145,200.00 annually, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) savings program, and tuition assistance.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, and we rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace and workforce.



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