Materials & Process Engineer
Core
Own the selection, characterization, and qualification of metallic materials across hardware; bridge chemistry and materials-science work with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to get materials reliably into production.
Role type
Senior IC materials & process engineer (metals)
Builds
Nuclear fuel production hardware (enrichment services)
Domain
Nuclear energy / Materials science / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Metallic material selection, characterization, qualification, heat treatment, welding, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, design allowables, manufacturing process definition, non-destructive evaluation, mechanical testing, metallography, fractography, SEM, FTIR
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in materials/metallurgical/mechanical engineering, generalist depth across metals (forming, casting/forging, coatings), experience in fast-paced startup/Skunkworks environment, familiarity with ASTM/ASME/AWS/NACE specifications
Technologies
SEM, FTIR, NDE methods
Responsibilities
Define and improve manufacturing and special processes for metals; Lead root-cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and mechanical testing; Partner daily with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to solve complex materials challenges; Provide technical review of drawings, specifications, and material requirements; Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal property data and design allowables; Drive material and process choices that increase reliability and reduce cost
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
