Framatome is seeking a Materials Engineer for our Old Forest Road office in Lynchburg, Virginia.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide materials engineering expertise to a variety of research and development and manufacturing projects.
• Participate in materials design for nuclear reactor fuel.
• Advise and redact reports on metallurgy aspects, mechanical and materials properties.
• Plan mechanical engineering tests and perform quality control analyses.
• Participate in global R&D programs for new material development.
• Plan and implement R&D program for novel fuel designs and materials.
• Act as engineering lead for licensing activities of new materials.
• Develop materials specifications for nuclear fuel components.
• Provide materials expertise for development programs and for direct manufacturing support.
• Interface with utilities, EPRI, and other entities (internal and external) regarding material testing and development programs.
• Evaluate post-irradiation data with respect to material performance.
• Assist in the preparation of material models for code development activities.
• Support re-load analysis work by preparing and reviewing engineering documents.
• Support research efforts aimed at improving current materials as well as developing new alloys.
• Maintain and revise material product specifications and qualification reports.

Required Skills Required Experience

ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Material Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or related field.

Experience must include:

• 1. Data Analysis – application of experimental results to design
• 2. Metallurgy
• 3. Design of material characterization experiments
• 4. Technical Writing
• 5. Characterization of complex alloys and materials
• 6. Writing proposals for government funded research activities
• 7. Paper publication and presenting research at public conferences
• 8. Microscopy techniques to support R&D activities (SEM, EBSD, FIB).

Skills can be gained through academic coursework and/or work experience.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Solid mathematical skills with an emphasis on financial analyses preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and apply lessons learned to multiple situations
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Access and SharePoint preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills