Materials Science & Engineering Engineer

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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. 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.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

 

Position Overview:

As our Material Science & Engineering Engineer you will be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at our Advanced Technologies research and development organization in Lynchburg, VA. The engineer will be responsible for identifying material solutions based on design requirements, evaluating the manufacturing and technology readiness (MRL/TRL) for those materials, and advising on sourcing, development and production pathways.

 

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

 

Your Day to Day as a Materials Science & Engineering Engineer:

• Support the evaluation of materials for a particular application based on the required performance characteristics and required manufacturing and technology readiness levels.
• Execute on development projects to reduce risk and improve MRL/TRL in support of space and terrestrial applications. This includes maintaining material selection requirements, guidelines, and usage agreements.
• Interface with nuclear, mechanical, and electrical engineers on multi-disciplinary development projects.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Physics, etc.) is required.
• Must possess strong skill set in materials science, which includes the processing, structure, and performance of metallic materials.
• Must have experience with DED metal additive manufacturing of refractory Nb alloys.
• Must have experience in failure analysis of metallic components utilizing advanced inspection equipment such as SEM.
• Must have experience in statistical experimental design and ANOVA assessment.
• Must have mechanical testing experience of metallic and ceramic components.
• Must have experience with ASTM standards, specifically relating to thermal quenching of components (such as ASTM C1525 and ASTM C1161).
• Must have strong organizational and communication