Principal Materials Engineer
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Location: West Mifflin, PA 15122
Description:
About Us
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is actively seeking a Materials Scientist, Materials Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in the area of damage mechanics to support the Structural Material Performance unit within Core Structural Materials Technology. The successful candidate for this position will use their experience in damage mechanics (fracture, fatigue, fatigue crack growth, creep, crack arrest,...etc.) to support research and development in core-materials mechanical performance. This position involves the design of experiments to address a broad range of materials R&D needs, data analysis, detailed technical report writing, and model development to describe materials performance. Further, the position requires the ability to focus on macroscopic behavior with an understanding of microscopic mechanism characterization.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the team to:
Provide support to the design of experiments and understanding of material damage mechanisms as they relate to an understanding of phenomena including delayed hydride cracking, creep, fatigue, fatigue growth rate, corrosion fatigue, brittle fracture, ductile fracture, and crack arrest of pressurized water reactor core materials.
Plan, execute, and lead test programs, including irradiation exposure of materials in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at the Idaho National Lab, which culminate in complex testing, data analyses, reporting, and communicating conclusions to internal and external customers.
Support data interpretation across a range of test programs, applying fundamental principles and the results of controlled experiments to practical applications and support development of core structural materials design bases.
Bring new analytical perspective and methods to solve complex material challenges related to core structural performance issues and guide implementation of these methods.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part II qualified; or qualified SIT and 3 years EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Currently or previously CRE qualified; or 6 years as SRE; or SRE qualified and 9 years of experience.
Preferred Skills
Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering focused on mechanical performance of materials (including the effects of Triaxiality and Lode Parameter)
Experience in mechanical metallurgy of HCP alloys
Mechanical property testing experience
Experience in irradiation effects on material properties
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
$103,100.00 - $161,100.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is actively seeking a Materials Scientist, Materials Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in the area of damage mechanics to support the Structural Material Performance unit within Core Structural Materials Technology. The successful candidate for this position will use their experience in damage mechanics (fracture, fatigue, fatigue crack growth, creep, crack arrest,...etc.) to support research and development in core-materials mechanical performance. This position involves the design of experiments to address a broad range of materials R&D needs, data analysis, detailed technical report writing, and model development to describe materials performance. Further, the position requires the ability to focus on macroscopic behavior with an understanding of microscopic mechanism characterization.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the team to:
Provide support to the design of experiments and understanding of material damage mechanisms as they relate to an understanding of phenomena including delayed hydride cracking, creep, fatigue, fatigue growth rate, corrosion fatigue, brittle fracture, ductile fracture, and crack arrest of pressurized water reactor core materials.
Plan, execute, and lead test programs, including irradiation exposure of materials in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at the Idaho National Lab, which culminate in complex testing, data analyses, reporting, and communicating conclusions to internal and external customers.
Support data interpretation across a range of test programs, applying fundamental principles and the results of controlled experiments to practical applications and support development of core structural materials design bases.
Bring new analytical perspective and methods to solve complex material challenges related to core structural performance issues and guide implementation of these methods.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part II qualified; or qualified SIT and 3 years EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Currently or previously CRE qualified; or 6 years as SRE; or SRE qualified and 9 years of experience.
Preferred Skills
Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering focused on mechanical performance of materials (including the effects of Triaxiality and Lode Parameter)
Experience in mechanical metallurgy of HCP alloys
Mechanical property testing experience
Experience in irradiation effects on material properties
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
$103,100.00 - $161,100.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.