Welding Engineer- Additive Manufacturing

Welding Engineer – Additive Manufacturing – BWX Technologies, Inc. – Barberton, Ohio

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  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Materials Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with materials emphasis, or equivalent.
• Strong theoretical understanding of metallurgy, microstructure, phase transformations, fusion welding processes, and materials behavior — especially for both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes (e.g., powder-bed fusion, directed energy deposition), including powder handling, build parameter selection, post-processing, heat treatment, and material qualification.
• Experience or coursework in process development, materials testing & characterization, microstructural analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), and mechanical testing.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed technical documentation (procedures, process specs, build plans, test reports, inspection records).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate across disciplines (design, manufacturing, QA, inspection, R&D).
• Hands‑on experience in welding or AM operations; knowledge of powder metallurgy, metallurgy of welds and AM builds, post-build heat treatment, and quality assurance & inspection practices.
• Experience with CAD / CAM or process-planning software, build-simulation tools, specimen testing, or materials research.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with both engineering and production teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

• Experience working in an AM Environment (R&D or Production).

Pay: $80,000 – $101,000. The base salary range for this position in Ohio at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to…