TRISO Fuel Engineer - Lynchburg, VA, United States - BuildSubmarines

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At BWX Technologies, Inc

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BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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.

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.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.

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BWXT is currently seeking a TRISO Fuel Engineer for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub.

BWXT's Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Fuel Performance Engineer with materials expertise to advance the state-of-the-art fuel systems and materials for use in advanced reactor applications.

The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office. Relocation benefits are available for this position.

Perform material selection and optimization of fuel material architecture.
Develop manufacturing and test requirements/specifications.
Provide materials engineering support for procurement and manufacturing of components.
Evaluate feedback from in-pile testing.
Support fuel performance modeling.

Provide a strong interface with the BWXT's TRISO manufacturing team and with national laboratory partners in the development and testing of advanced fuel materials for various applications.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Materials, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
Experience in the nuclear field with a focus on advanced fuel material development and performance is required.

Must possess an understanding of the interplay between reactor design, fuel development, advanced fuel materials, and fuel testing / qualification programs.

Must possess excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc.

and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.

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citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity.

We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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