Materials Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Niskayuna, NY
About the Job
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
Secondary Plant Advanced Materials (SPAM) is seeking a Materials / Advanced Manufacturing Engineer that has interest in developing, testing, and analyzing advanced materials to support the existing and future Naval Nuclear Fleet. As part of the SPAM team, you will support the design and execution of materials development programs, conduct materials testing and work to develop novel and innovative manufacturing methods to implement metallic materials that operate in unique high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically aggressive environments. This position will have an emphasis on the development, utilization, and implementation of advanced manufactured materials, i.e. additively manufactured materials including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), Direct Energy Deposition (DED) and Powder Metallurgy-Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP). The design space in which SPAM and NNL engineers operate is innovative in nature and the candidate will be expected to seek to push the state of the art in both materials and manufacturing. 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 may also be 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 Mechanical Engineering Degree with a materials emphasis.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Direct Energy Deposition (DED), Powder Metallurgy-Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP).
- Working knowledge and/or experience with standard materials testing and evaluation techniques, including, but not limited to, (1) Mechanical Testing, (2) Microstructural Analysis, (3) Optical/electron spectroscopy, and (4) Non destructive and destructive analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis.
- Knowledge of general welding processes.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of failure/experience with corrosion failure analysis.
- Understanding or familiarity with materials corrosion.
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
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.
