Materials Scientist

Company: BWX Technologies, Inc.
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

At BWX Technologies, Inc. -(NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., -BWXT -provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With -approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. -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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at -www.bwxt.com . BWXT is currently seeking a Materials Scientist for its Lynchburg, VA - Ramsey Place location! The Advanced Technologies -(AT) group at BWXT designs and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, medical isotope solutions, and related systems for internal and external customers. AT -is seeking an experienced Materials Scientist to assist in the development of these systems. Job Description/Duties:

• Technical lead researcher of contracts and internal development working with the additive manufacturing of metals for nuclear products. Experiment intensive, hands-on environment.
• Define/Design experiments for different metals and additive manufacturing technologies such as electron beam and laser systems.
• Identify critical activities, conduct microstructural characterization and analyses using SEM, TEM, EDS, EBSD, XRD, XPS. Interpret mechanical and nuclear testing results. Job Qualifications/Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science is required. -
  • Nuclear engineering education or background is strongly preferred. -
  • A minimum of six (6) years of -experience is required.
  • Experience with neutronic or thermal-hydraulic code and applications, reactor core subsystems, fuel and cladding is a plus.
  • Travel (10-20%) domestic and international is required.
  • Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required. 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 COVID-19 safety protocols, including, but not limited to, any applicable COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements. In accordance with current and anticipated federal contractor COVID-19 vaccination requirements, BWXT has implemented a policy that all U.S. employees, including new hires, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021 for those under a current federal contract mandate, and January 3, 2022 for all others. This means that any existing BWXT employees and new hires, whether working at a customer site, working remotely, or working in a BWXT facility, will be required to adhere to applicable COVID-19 requirements and will be required to show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Requests for a reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and assessed pursuant to applicable law and Company policy. Please speak with your BWXT Talent Acquisition Representative to determine which deadline will apply to the work location assigned to the job you are seeking and whether you can satisfy this condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation -and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. 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.
    Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
    Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
    Job Segment: Hydraulics, Scientific, Engineer, Scientist, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Science

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