Materials Engineer II

Location

Los Angeles

Full time

Engineering

• $115K – $150K
  • Offers Equity

As a Materials Engineer you will aid in the development and qualification of all materials in Antares’ reactor systems. This will consist of developing experiments, processes, and quality control as well as working with vendors and collaborators to identify and rectify critical gaps in material behavior at our operating conditions. This position requires the ability to learn quickly and develop a deep understanding of a wide range of materials – including ceramics and metallic alloys – such that you become the go-to subject matter expert at the company.

The ideal candidate will apply fundamental knowledge of materials science to the practical applications of manufacturing in a fast-paced environment while also pushing innovation for the next generation of materials – driving Antares to be a recognized leader in nuclear materials.

• Partake in the development and qualification for all materials in the reactor, including lifetime testing, cross-institutional collaboration, and property evaluation.
• Design and conduct physical, thermal, and mechanical testing of materials that replicates the reactor environment.
• Employ statistical methods to systematically evaluate effects of process variables and environmental effects on materials properties.
• Conduct materials characterization including root cause investigations of failure modes.
• Interface with manufacturing, neutronics, mechanical, testing, and quality engineers to integrate materials into the overall system, define limits to operating conditions based on material properties, and optimize processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in materials engineering.
• Proficiency in optical or electron microscopy as well as mechanical property evaluation.
• Experience with materials characterization including root cause investigations of failure modes.

• 5+ years demonstrated experience as part of integrated team in a production setting.
• Knowledge of radiation effects in materials.
• Knowledge of stainless steel, Ni based superalloys, and ceramics.
• Knowledge of Graphite or other nuclear materials.
• Coatings experience.
• Exceptional communication skills to work effectively across teams and convey technical information to non-specialists.

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.

• We are located in Torrance, CA in a 145,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.