Materials Characterization Intern

2 weeks ago

Lynchburg, United States BWX Technologies, Inc. Full time
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Material Characterization Intern for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group research, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope powered systems for both internal and external customers.

Advanced Technologies is currently seeking a Material Characterization Intern to be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at its Advanced Technologies research and development organization in Lynchburg, VA. The intern will be responsible for developing a new characterization methodology in support of characterizing the chemistry, microstructure, or properties of different inorganic materials. This is in support of our R&D and prototype programs including applications in space and terrestrial nuclear applications.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be in Lynchburg, VA.

Job Description / Duties

  • Take ownership of a one or more characterization methods to improve standard operating procedures, improve quality, or expand the current offer of characterization capability.
  • Support various R&D programs through the analysis of various materials being developed.
  • Analyze, reduce, and present data generated from characterizing various materials.

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure or experience in characterization of ceramic, metal, or composite materials
  • Characterization exposure/understanding of one of the following characterization approaches ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, LECO-OCNHS, SEM, XRD, CT, BET SA, SEM, EDS, EBSD, Pycnometry, PSA etc.
  • Enthusiastic attitude for tackling new challenges and learning new technologies.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD Degree in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Physics, Chemistry etc.) is required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Benefits

  • BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees. After 3 years of employment, you become fully vested and any time as an internship goes towards that time.
  • 9/80 Work Schedule. Employees participating in the 9/80 work schedule work 9 hours each Monday – Thursday, 8 hours on one Friday, and then the other Friday would be a scheduled day off.

Pay: $21.50 - $29.50

The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $21.50 and $29.50 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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