Overview

This role supports the engineering efforts of a materials development and qualification team focused on weld processes, supply chain development, and supplier qualification for next-generation material and components for sodium-cooled fast reactors. Responsibilities include weld development activities from laboratory testing to manufacturing process development, utilizing metallurgical principles and weld engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interface with various project teams to provide welding configuration, geometry, and methods guidance for reactor development programs
• Develop weld designs, specifications, and processes for reactor design and licensing using fundamental welding engineering principles
• Inform materials test programs to validate models of material and weld performance, ensuring development efforts meet program objectives
• Perform scientific analysis of test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical reports
• Provide materials engineering support for procurement, including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness levels of key components

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience
• Degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired
• Experience with weld engineering for new design
• Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable
• An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena in high temperature systems
• A thorough understanding of metallurgy, including welding and heat treatment of ferrous and nonferrous alloys
• Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education

Pay: $37.00 - $74.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote