Materials Engineer, Metals

My client is a rapidly growing advanced energy and engineering technology company developing next-generation nuclear systems. They are looking for a Materials Engineer - Metals to join their Reactor Engineering team and support materials selection, qualification, testing, and performance evaluation for advanced reactor systems, while contributing to materials qualification programs, supplier technical activities, and overall materials strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Support the selection, evaluation, and qualification of metallic materials for advanced reactor systems, with a focus on steel alloys and high-temperature materials
• Evaluate material performance including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion, oxidation, thermal behavior, and high-temperature compatibility
• Plan, support, and interpret materials characterization and testing, including mechanical, microscopy, thermal, and other applicable testing methods
• Analyze technical and experimental data, support failure analysis and root-cause investigations, and translate findings into clear engineering recommendations and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and suppliers on material specifications, qualification plans, technical reviews, and materials-related engineering activities
• More experienced candidates may lead materials qualification programs, supplier technical activities, materials strategy, and mentorship of junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant materials engineering or materials science experience, with flexibility for candidates holding advanced degrees
• Strong understanding of materials science, mechanical properties, and material behavior, with experience working with steel alloys, metals, or high-temperature materials
• Experience with materials characterization, testing, and data analysis, including techniques such as microscopy, mechanical, thermal, corrosion, or related testing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams; experience with materials qualification, supplier technical management, ASME/NRC requirements, or regulated industries is a plus