Materials Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, PA 15122
About the Job
About Us
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced materials/ corrosion engineer to join the Secondary Plant Advanced Materials (SPAM) team in our Pittsburgh location. In this role you will develop, test, and analyze advanced materials to support the existing and future fleet. As part of the SPAM team, you will support the design and execution of corrosion testing of materials in unique high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically aggressive environments with an emphasis on advanced and additively manufactured materials supporting their performance in Program secondary system applications. You will be expected to work with technicians to successfully execute complex testing, perform non-destructive and destructive evaluations of test specimens, and prepare written technical reports. Expertise in material performance/characterizations as well as corrosion mechanisms will be routinely utilized to provide technical support for emergent fleet and manufacturing issues on an as-needed basis.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE/ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.
Preferred Skills
- BS Degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Working knowledge and/or experience with standard materials testing and evaluation techniques, including, but not limited to, (1) Electrochemical Testing, (2) Mechanical Testing, (3) Microstructural Analysis, and (4) Chemical Analysis.
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Direct Energy Deposition.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of failure/experience with corrosion failure analysis.
- Understanding of electrochemical/corrosion mechanisms and concentrated chemistry interactions with passive metals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, design and iterate testing, document technical information and verbally communicate results.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
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. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced materials/ corrosion engineer to join the Secondary Plant Advanced Materials (SPAM) team in our Pittsburgh location. In this role you will develop, test, and analyze advanced materials to support the existing and future fleet. As part of the SPAM team, you will support the design and execution of corrosion testing of materials in unique high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically aggressive environments with an emphasis on advanced and additively manufactured materials supporting their performance in Program secondary system applications. You will be expected to work with technicians to successfully execute complex testing, perform non-destructive and destructive evaluations of test specimens, and prepare written technical reports. Expertise in material performance/characterizations as well as corrosion mechanisms will be routinely utilized to provide technical support for emergent fleet and manufacturing issues on an as-needed basis.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE/ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.
Preferred Skills
- BS Degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Working knowledge and/or experience with standard materials testing and evaluation techniques, including, but not limited to, (1) Electrochemical Testing, (2) Mechanical Testing, (3) Microstructural Analysis, and (4) Chemical Analysis.
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Direct Energy Deposition.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of failure/experience with corrosion failure analysis.
- Understanding of electrochemical/corrosion mechanisms and concentrated chemistry interactions with passive metals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, design and iterate testing, document technical information and verbally communicate results.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & 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
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Pay Range
$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
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. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
