Materials Engineer; Lynchburg, VA,

Position: Materials Engineer (Lynchburg, VA, US)
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.

Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

As our Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials selected in design, analysis, and prototyping activities for new nuclear systems are compatible and acceptable.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office Your Day to Day as a Materials Engineer:
* Perform materials engineering duties in support of procurement, fabrication, joining and testing of raw material commodities.
* Provide innovative, technically significant, and economically critical material solutions in support of design and manufacturing of components.
* Oversee activities associated with material characterization.
* Perform failure analysis activities and identify failure modes of materials.
* Prepare material performance specifications.
* Prepare material evaluations and specifications for use in additive manufacturing applications.
* Communicate material related technical concepts across all levels of the organization and with the customer.
* Provide direction to weld development activities related to material issues.
* Work with design and manufacturing engineering to resolve materials joining, machining and processing issues before and during manufacturing.
* Develop, maintain and apply materials and material solutions to meet project thermal, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and chemical requirements.

Required Qualifications:

* A bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or similar discipline) or physics is required.
* A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a metallurgical/materials/manufacturing engineering environment is required.
* Must have relevant engineering experience along with technical expertise and communication skills to coordinate multiple engineering activities simultaneously.
* Must have additive manufacturing experience.
* Must have hands-on experience and ability to work in a laboratory environment
* Must be able to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
* Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
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