Advanced Materials Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fleet Materials Applications and Evaluations (FMAE) is currently seeking candidates for an Advanced Materials Engineer. The mission of the FMAE unit is to provide exceptional expertise in plant materials evaluations, applications, development, and metallography to address critical needs of the Naval Reactors Program. This work directly supports the fleet and informs strategic/design decisions. The successful applicant should have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of corrosion science and metallurgical processes as well as microstructural characterization techniques and fractographic evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of corrosion science and metallurgical processes
Strong understanding of microstructural characterization techniques and fractographic evaluations
U.S. citizens
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Must be able to pass a drug test

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with materials processing, manufacturing processes, and prior experience in mechanical testing of materials
Experience/understanding of environmentally assisted cracking, fatigue and mechanical behavior in nickel-based alloys and stainless steels
Experience with corrosion/metallurgy of carbon/alloy steels, stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys
Ability to team/collaborate with a broad range of professional disciplines including scientists, engineers, and statisticians
Excellent written and oral communications skills

Responsibilities

Research on corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking behavior of materials utilizing state-of-the-art electrochemical test technologies and equipment
Interaction with corrosion technicians in a laboratory setting to conduct experiments
Working with materials scientists to assess and develop new alloy systems
Supporting resolution of queries concerning selection, application, and performance of materials for new/existing power plant designs including corrosion and detrimental materials issues
Perform materials development and testing for new applications or where performance information is unavailable
Reviewing design documents and vendor/shipyard submittments for materials related concerns
Providing support for materials manufacturing issues
Support ongoing test programs including test method development