Analytical Chemist

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

8d • $70,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. This role will be responsible for performing characterization of chemical process and materials, developing new characterization approaches and methodologies, and supporting a wide variety of programs for space, defense, and commercial customers.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Chemical Engineer, etc.) or physics is required.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding in the characterization of inorganics materials (metals, ceramics, composites, etc.).
• Expertise in X-ray computed tomography (CT) technologies, Wet Chemistry, and XRF.
• Experience or foundational understanding of some subset of the following techniques: ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, LECO-OCNHS, SEM, XRD, CT, BET SA, SEM, EDS, EBSD, Pycnometry, PSA etc.
• Experience in creating and maintaining laboratory administration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new material characterization methodologies to support material development programs.
• Perform characterization on samples submitted from a wide variety of different research and development or prototype production programs.
• Interface with materials and chemical engineers to identify what techniques can help provide the critical objective criteria needed for R&D activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level