Process Engineer - TRISO Fuels (ENG 3)

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

3d • $86,450 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will develop in-depth knowledge of an assigned area and provide engineering support for the development and fabrication of uranium-based TRISO fuel. The role serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for its assigned process, supporting production and shop-floor operations, resolving fabrication issues, and identifying process improvements.

The engineer prepares operating procedures, electronic shop-floor routings, equipment functional specifications, and training plans. The role also assists with equipment design and fabrication methods, participates in training, evaluates process data for efficiency and consistency, and recommends improvements based on that evaluation. The position is on-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering.
• At least four years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with the design, refurbishment, and/or deployment of ceramic powder manufacturing equipment, such as furnaces, size-classification equipment, or chemical reactors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success leading in a team environment.
• Success authoring technical reports.
• Highly motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Sol-Gel processing, CVD/PVD coating, fluid-bed heat treatment, ceramics, and/or nuclear chemistry processing.
• Knowledge of uranium-based fuel processing in preparation of ceramic or metallic powders, including processing those powders.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned area and provide engineering support for the development and fabrication of uranium-based TRISO fuel.
• Support production operations as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the assigned process.
• Support shop-floor operations, resolve fabrication issues, and generate process-improvement ideas.
• Prepare operating procedures and electronic shop-floor routings.
• Assist in developing equipment designs and fabrication methods for uranium-based fuels.
• Generate functional specifications for equipment that supports the process.
• Create training plans and write operating procedures for shop-floor personnel and front-line managers.
• Participate in training activities.
• Evaluate process data to determine process efficiency and consistency.
• Recommend modifications and improvements based on process-data evaluation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on the future of energy.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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