Advanced Materials Engineer

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is built on core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

About the role

The Fleet Materials Applications and Evaluations (FMAE) unit provides 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 and design decisions.

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 and existing power plant designs, including corrosion and detrimental materials issues.
• Performing materials development and testing for new applications or where performance information is unavailable.
• Reviewing design documents and vendor/shipyard submittals for materials-related concerns.
• Providing support for materials manufacturing issues.
• Supporting ongoing test programs, including test method development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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
• Master’s 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, or science field; or
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life, and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program and Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal and Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

Pay Range: $86,100.00 – $134,600.00 annually. Salary is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.