Process Engineer - TRISO Fuels (ENG 1)

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

3d • $70,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides engineering support for the development and fabrication of uranium-based TRISO fuel. The role serves as technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned processes, supporting production and shop-floor operations, resolving fabrication issues, and identifying process improvements. It also supports the development of equipment designs and fabrication methods for uranium-based fuels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, or mechanical engineering.
• 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.
• Self-motivation and initiative with minimal supervision.
• 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 to prepare ceramic or metallic powders, including processing those powders.

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned process responsibilities.
• 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 process-supporting equipment.
• Create training plans and write operating procedures for shop-floor personnel and FLMs.
• Participate in training activities.
• Follow established change-management and Safety Evaluation processes.
• Evaluate process data to assess efficiency and consistency and recommend modifications or improvements based on the evaluation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training.

What This Job Offers

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