Senior Materials Engineer - Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time

Job Description Expand your career in materials engineering with Naval Nuclear Laboratory. NNL is seeking an experienced engineer to conduct research and development into mechanical performance of reactor core materials, with a focus on delayed hydride cracking behavior of zirconium alloys.

Responsibilities include design of experiments, data analysis and interpretation, written and oral presentations of results, and frequent formal communications with stakeholders.

  • Specifically, the successful candidate will collaborate with the team to : Support ongoing test programs including test method development Identify specimens and test conditions for irradiated testing in the Advanced Test Reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory Direct post-irradiation mechanical testing and material characterization campaigns Analyze, interpret, and report test results Develop guidance for structural analysis of nuclear reactor cores and work with core mechanical designers on implementation Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 6 years of relevant experience;
  • or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience;

or PhD from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills Degree in Materials Engineering or metallurgical Engineering focused on mechanical performance of materials Experience in Mechanical metallurgy or zirconium and / or hafnium alloys Mechanical property testing experience Experience in irradiation effects on material properties Demonstrated Ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information both verbally and in written formatCompensation and Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage 401(k) Savings Program Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Disability, Life and Accident Insurance 9 / 80 Work Schedule Flexible Start / End Times Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!Pay Range $91,500 - $143,000 annually

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