Corrosion Engineer, Intermediate

Overview

SRNL's Materials Science and Disposition group is seeking a qualified Corrosion Scientist/Engineer to grow the laboratory's portfolio in the areas of materials sciences, materials corrosion, and materials performance evaluation in nuclear waste environments. Successful candidates would have a Ph.D. in a materials related field, demonstrated ability to perform independent research in materials corrosion and performance evaluation, ability to apply and interpret scientific data to solve problems, and years of lab experience achieved after Ph.D. completion.

Field of Study/Capabilities include but not limited to chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, physics and related science or engineering disciplines.

• Work on interdisciplinary teams to propose and define the scope of technical programs and develop effective and efficient solutions to challenging problems, including development of first‑of‑kind concepts for materials system solutions for materials corrosion assessment in highly radioactive waste environments, and materials performance evaluation for a variety of assets such as pipelines and large storage tanks.
• Evaluate the performance of materials via mechanical testing, fracture toughness testing, corrosion testing, or other performance‑based testing as needed using national standards.
• Present results of research to appropriate scientific and business audiences and may participate in the commercialization of results.
• Characterize parts and materials from existing facilities and metal additive manufacturing processes using optical microscopy/metallographic techniques, SEM, EDS, EBSD, TEM, or other relevant methods.
• Practice investigative techniques to determine the best approach.
• Create groups outside the immediate team to tackle scientific problems. Ability to work with multi‑discipline teams to solve these problems will be crucial to the candidate and SRNL's success.
• Does not manage employees but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
• Work safely with particular attention to quality, comply with all policies and standards, and maintain an appropriate level government security clearance.

• BS with +6 years experience; MS 5+ years experience;
  Ph.D. + 2+ years experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship status.

• MS + 5-10 years;
  Ph.D. + 3-5 years.
• Demonstrate extensive understanding and expertise for various materials in a variety of systems.
• Well‑established publications in refereed journals and conference proceedings.

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
• Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid).
• AD&D Non‑contributory 1X salary (company paid).
• Savings & Investment plan:
  Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting;
  Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 years vesting in company match).
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5X Salary with $1M Cap.
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Competitive relocation package. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us  with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.