Nuclear Metallurgy Engineer

Job Summary

To support the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel, the remote Senior/Principal Nuclear Metallurgy Engineer will provide technical leadership for fabrication development activities, oversee R&D efforts with external partners, and ensure alignment with strategic milestones.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for fuel and cladding development projects performed by external research institutions
• Manage and monitor contracted R&D efforts to ensure work is performed within scope, on schedule, and in alignment with program objectives
• Collaborate with partners to analyze, curate, and interpret experimental data related to irradiation and other environmental effects

Required qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering or science discipline with relevant non-academic experience (8+, 6+, or 4+ years, respectively)
• Strong foundational knowledge of metallurgical processes, including casting and post-casting processes
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and presentation of engineering analyses and research findings
• Strong working knowledge of radiation materials science, particularly in relation to metals and their properties under irradiation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively identify technical needs