Material Engineering

Materials Engineer - Metals Location: Hyrbrid in the Greater Chicago Area or Fully Remote (Open to remote candidates in select approved US states)
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401K with 5% match

Our client is an advanced nuclear energy company developing next-generation reactor systems designed to deliver clean, reliable power to data centers, industrial operations, remote communities, and critical infrastructure. With multiple reactor programs in active development and a Construction Permit Application already submitted to the U.Nuclear Regulatory Commission, this company is moving fast and building the internal team to match. They are building their materials engineering function from scratch and have openings for Materials Engineers ranging from junior to senior level to join their team.

Provide materials expertise directly within the design process, giving real-time feedback on materials selection as designs are developed
Evaluate material properties including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal performance
Support materials qualification activities for advanced reactor components and systems
Develop material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans
Assist with material compatibility evaluations for high-temperature nuclear environments
Support vendor and supplier technical reviews related to materials and manufacturing processes
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and licensing teams
Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
Support root-cause investigations and materials performance assessments
BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field
Understanding of materials science fundamentals, mechanical properties, and material behavior
Experience with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, mechanical testing, or thermal analysis
Experience using engineering analysis tools, MATLAB, Python, or data analysis software is preferred

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