Welding Engineer- Additive Manufacturing

Welding Engineer
- Additive Manufacturing

Location: Barberton, OH, US

Company: BWXT

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are people strong, innovation‑driven. We are a Fortune 1000 defense and manufacturing company that provides nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees and 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., BWXT is the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

We also supply precision manufactured components, services, and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry worldwide. For more information, visit

• 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).

Base salary range: $80,000 – $101,000 per year. Total compensation may include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits. Employment is at‑will unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

All BWXT employees are required to adhere to applicable health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. A DOE security clearance is required for this position.

BWXT is committed to the concept of equal employment opportunity. All personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.