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Senior Technical Expert, Nuclear Material Testing and Analysis Facility

State College, PA, usFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-15
Based in United States

Core

Lead scientific and engineering authority for nuclear material testing, analysis, and equipment design, ensuring compliance with industry codes and leading R&D initiatives.

Role type

Senior Technical Expert (Nuclear Materials & Testing)

Builds

Specialized testing equipment and validated testing methodologies for nuclear facilities and high-reliability sectors.

Domain

Nuclear engineering, materials science, mechanical testing

Required skills

Fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, corrosion behavior, high-temperature material behavior, ASTM standards, ASME specifications, nuclear regulatory codes, R&D leadership, technical training

Preferred skills

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation experience, custom test equipment design, Charpy/tensile/creep/corrosion testing, NRC/DOE relationships

Technologies

Neutron transport analysis tools, surveillance capsule testing systems, advanced analysis sensors

Responsibilities

Review and approve technical methodologies and reports, lead development of new testing capabilities, provide technical guidance during proposal development, coach engineers and technicians, support root cause failure analyses, ensure compliance with nuclear industry codes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence